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McNary, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.
Population
919
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
162
ZIP codes
0
McNary and its ZIP codes
McNary at a glance
- McNary is about 2.5 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,000, 29% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,200 (82% below Arizona) and median rent is $523 a month.
Local data for McNary, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McNary, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,000
Poverty rate
37.3%
Median home value
$69,200
Median rent
$523/mo
Homeownership
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
26.5
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (21), Puerto Ricans (15), Irish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for McNary.
Unemployment rate
7.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,830
16,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,830
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $15,905 per person
How people get to work
McNary, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McNary, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
846
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 21°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McNary, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near McNary
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HondahCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 12.2 |
| Pinetop Country ClubCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Pinetop-LakesideTown | 8 mi | 11.2 |
| North ForkCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 61.6 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4 |
| Wagon WheelCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| VernonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Rainbow CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Show LowCity | 17 mi | 65.5 |
| WhiteriverCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 15.7 |
| White Mountain LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 24 |
| East ForkCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Turkey CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| LindenCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 30.2 |
| Seven MileCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort ApacheCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McNary, AZ in?
- McNary is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What is the population of McNary, AZ?
- About 919 people live in McNary, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McNary?
- Nearby places include Hondah (2.6 mi), Pinetop Country Club (2.8 mi), Pinetop-Lakeside (8 mi), North Fork (8.8 mi), Lake of the Woods (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023