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McCarr, KY
Census-designated place in Pike County, Kentucky.
Population
265
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,082
ZIP codes
0
McCarr and its ZIP codes
McCarr at a glance
- McCarr is about 9.4 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for McCarr, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for McCarr.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,127
20,166 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,689
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$442M
FY 2026, $7,531 per person
Environment and hazard risk
McCarr, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
962
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
927
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near McCarr
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Matewan, WVTown | 1 mi | 0.6 |
| Red Jacket, WVCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5.3 |
| FreeburnCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| BelfryCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Delbarton, WVTown | 6.2 mi | 2 |
| South WilliamsonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2 |
| Williamson, WVCity | 7.2 mi | 3.3 |
| PhelpsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 8 |
| Chattaroy, WVCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2 |
| Sarah Ann, WVCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Omar, WVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Chauncey, WVCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Holden, WVCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| Switzer, WVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Gilbert Creek, WVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.6 |
| Rossmore, WVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McCarr, KY in?
- McCarr is in Pike County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of McCarr, KY?
- About 265 people live in McCarr, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McCarr?
- Nearby places include Matewan, WV (1 mi), Red Jacket, WV (3 mi), Freeburn (3.9 mi), Belfry (5.3 mi), Delbarton, WV (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023