The Town FilesMcGill, Nevada
Community in White Pine County · population 1,010 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,700
- Household income
- $56,779
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 55.1
McGill is a community of 1,010 people in White Pine County, Nevada. The median home is worth $134,700, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks quieter than 80% of Nevada towns, better for retirees than 77% of Nevada towns, easier by car than 75% of Nevada towns.
How McGill ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in McGill is worth $134,700, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $56,779, which is more affordable than 90% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,663 a month. 85.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | McGill | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,700 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,663 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $56,779 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 85.1% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in McGill
| People | McGill | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.1 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 19.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.7% | 92.1% |
Weather in McGill
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 14.9°F. About 8.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.9 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 181 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of McGill since 1950.
Severe weather in White Pine County since 1996
White Pine County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 23, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3204: Snow |
| February 17, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3202: Record And/Or Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in White Pine County
White Pine County had 4,323 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,315 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in McGill itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in McGill
1 public school with 133 students, about 22.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGill Elementary | PK-5 | 133 | 22.2 |
Towns near McGill
- Ely, NV10.7 mi · 3,924 people · home $233,700
McGill questions
Is McGill, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McGill scores better for retirees than 77% of Nevada towns and quieter than 80%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.1).
How much does a house cost in McGill?
The median owner-occupied home in McGill is valued at $134,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,779, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,663 a month.
What is the weather like in McGill?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.8 inches of precipitation a year and 36.9 inches of snow.
Does McGill get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of McGill in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)