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McLean County, KY
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in McLean County, Kentucky.
Population
9,114
Land area
253sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in McLean County
McLean County at a glance
- McLean County is 69% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,596, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,500 (28% below Kentucky) and median rent is $641 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Livermore (1,223), Calhoun (601) and Island (576).
Local data for McLean County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McLean County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,596
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$148,500
Prices +9.3% in a year
Median rent
$641/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,059), Irish Americans (808), Scottish Americans (203).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,193
1,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.2M
FY 2026, $6,905 per person
PPP loans
$7.8M
346 loans, 1,010 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,030
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
McLean County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McLean County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
614
Most often dense fog
Flood insurance policies
117
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in McLean County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in McLean County, KY?
- Livermore is the largest city or town in McLean County, with about 1,223 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in McLean County?
- McLean County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42322, 42327, 42350, 42371, 42372.
- What is the population of McLean County, KY?
- About 9,114 people live in McLean County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border McLean County?
- McLean County borders Daviess County, Hopkins County, Henderson County, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Webster County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023