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McDonald County
  • County in Missouri
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McDonald County

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade B
    4. Good for Families
      grade B
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade C
    7. Weather
      grade B
    8. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade C minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B
    11. Commute
      grade C

    McDonald County is located in Missouri with a population of 23,267. In McDonald County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in McDonald County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in McDonald County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $105,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $684
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      223.3
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      14
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      279.1
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,549.2
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      307
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      44%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      22%
      national  11%

    Working in McDonald County

    Jobs
    grade C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,086
    National
    $69,021

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