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McDonald, TN

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population

712

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

486

ZIP codes

0

McDonald and its ZIP codes

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McDonald at a glance

  • McDonald is about 2.8 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
  • The median household income is $95,698, 38% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,100 (25% below Tennessee).

Local data for McDonald, TN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

McDonald, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$95,698

Poverty rate

4.9%

Median home value

$214,100

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

22.8%

Median age

51.0

Average commute

21.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (125), Indian Americans (21), Dutch Americans (16).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradley County. PPP loans are for McDonald.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,020

40,033 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,951

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$758M

FY 2026, $6,976 per person

Bradley County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

McDonald, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.3%
  • Carpooled9.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.9%

Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

McDonald, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

432

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

211

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 32°F

55.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in McDonald, TN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.6%

U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.3%

U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts

Cities near McDonald

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OoltewahCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.6
South ClevelandCensus-designated place4.9 mi14.1
CollegedaleCity5.7 mi12.5
ApisonCensus-designated place6 mi16.2
Wildwood LakeCensus-designated place8 mi12
East ClevelandCensus-designated place8.2 mi1.2
HarrisonCensus-designated place8.5 mi6.7
ClevelandCity9.1 mi31.1
HopewellCensus-designated place9.9 mi7.1
Cohutta, GACity10 mi5.5
LakesiteCity11 mi1.7
ChattanoogaCity11 mi142.4
Middle ValleyCensus-designated place13 mi9.8
Indian Springs, GACensus-designated place14 mi2.6
Soddy-DaisyCity14 mi23.2
Varnell, GACity15 mi4

Frequently asked questions

What county is McDonald, TN in?
McDonald is in Bradley County, Tennessee.
What is the population of McDonald, TN?
About 712 people live in McDonald, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near McDonald?
Nearby places include Ooltewah (4.5 mi), South Cleveland (4.9 mi), Collegedale (5.7 mi), Apison (6 mi), Wildwood Lake (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023