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McCook, NE
City in Red Willow County, Nebraska.
Population
7,314
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,340
ZIP codes
0
McCook and its ZIP codes
McCook at a glance
- McCook is about 52 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 26th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $56,917 a year, 26% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,300 (35% below Nebraska) and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for McCook, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McCook, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,917
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$154,300
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
9.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,762), Irish Americans (752), Mexican Americans (494).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Red Willow County. PPP loans are for McCook.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,221
4,879 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,087
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82.24M
FY 2026, $7,685 per person
How people get to work
McCook, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 9.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McCook, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
748
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
20.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McCook, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near McCook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IndianolaCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| CulbertsonVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| DanburyVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BartleyVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| TrentonVillage | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| LebanonVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Herndon, KSCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| CambridgeCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| StockvilleVillage | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| Oberlin, KSCity | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| PalisadeVillage | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| WilsonvilleVillage | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| Hayes CenterVillage | 30 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McCook, NE in?
- McCook is in Red Willow County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of McCook, NE?
- About 7,314 people live in McCook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McCook?
- Nearby places include Indianola (11 mi), Culbertson (12 mi), Danbury (16 mi), Bartley (17 mi), Trenton (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023