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McNary, LA
Village in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Population
248
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
135
ZIP codes
0
McNary and its ZIP codes
McNary at a glance
- McNary is 26% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for McNary, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rapides Parish. PPP loans are for McNary.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,620
56,850 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,789
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$950M
FY 2026, $7,307 per person
Environment and hazard risk
McNary, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,688
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
62.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McNary, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near McNary
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenmoraTown | 1.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Forest HillVillage | 5.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Turkey CreekVillage | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| OakdaleCity | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| LecompteTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodworthTown | 13 mi | 8.9 |
| ElizabethVillage | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Pine PrairieVillage | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| CheneyvilleTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| PitkinCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.2 |
| EchoCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| AlexandriaCity | 22 mi | 28.5 |
| BunkieCity | 24 mi | 3 |
| ReddellCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.8 |
| MamouTown | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| Fifth WardCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McNary, LA in?
- McNary is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of McNary, LA?
- About 248 people live in McNary, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McNary?
- Nearby places include Glenmora (1.1 mi), Forest Hill (5.1 mi), Turkey Creek (12 mi), Oakdale (13 mi), Lecompte (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023