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McDonald, KS
City in Rawlins County, Kansas.
Population
249
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,136
ZIP codes
0
McDonald and its ZIP codes
McDonald at a glance
- McDonald is about 32 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for McDonald, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rawlins County. PPP loans are for McDonald.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,441
992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,228
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.9M
FY 2026, $14,407 per person
Environment and hazard risk
McDonald, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
986
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 17°F
20.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McDonald, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near McDonald
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bird CityCity | 9 mi | 2.3 |
| AtwoodCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Benkelman, NECity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| LudellCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Max, NECensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| St. FrancisCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| Parks, NECensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Stratton, NEVillage | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| LevantCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
| BrewsterCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McDonald, KS in?
- McDonald is in Rawlins County, Kansas.
- What is the population of McDonald, KS?
- About 249 people live in McDonald, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McDonald?
- Nearby places include Bird City (9 mi), Atwood (18 mi), Benkelman, NE (20 mi), Ludell (22 mi), Max, NE (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023