In McCreary, Kentucky, the median home price is $100,751; median household income is $33,750; the population is 16,867; schools rate 6.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 36.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 32.3 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
McCreary at a glance
Population
16,867
Median Household Income
$33,750
Typical Home Value
$100,751
School District Rating
6.7
Violent Crime Rate
36.4
Avg Commute Time
32.3
About McCreary
McCreary has a population of 16,867. The median home value is $100,751, 58% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $33,750 (47% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Pine Knot, Stearns-Whitley, and Parkers Lake.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in McCreary
4 towns, by population.
McCreary at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of McCreary?
- McCreary has a population of 16,867 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in McCreary?
- The median home value in McCreary is $100,751. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in McCreary?
- Median household income in McCreary is $33,750 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is McCreary in?
- McCreary is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in McCreary?
- McCreary contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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