The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in McCool Junction, NE: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$460,924

Cost of Crime™ for McCool Junction, NE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,265 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in McCool Junction in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is McCool Junction, NE Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. McCool Junction ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to McCool Junction's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in McCool Junction is 40.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. McCool Junction Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in McCool Junction varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of McCool Junction, NE see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in McCool Junction, NE

The total projected cost of crime in McCool Junction for 2025 is $460,924. This translates to approximately $485 per resident and $1,265 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in McCool Junction. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in McCool Junction Compared to Other Cities?

McCool Junction, NE:	$485
Chadron, NE:	$626
Ashland, NE:	$218
Nebraska:	$380
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in McCool Junction is $485 per year, which is $21 more than the national average and $105 more than Nebraska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to McCool Junction:

In Chadron, NE, crime costs $626 per person, which is $141 more than in McCool Junction.
In Ashland, NE, crime costs $218 per person, which is $267 less than in McCool Junction

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of McCool Junction for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to McCool Junction	Cost per McCool Junction Resident
Murder	$119,403	$126
Rape/Sexual Assault	$51,655	$54
Robbery	$9,560	$10
Assault	$65,330	$69
Kidnapping	$8,608	$9
Vehicle Theft	$4,039	$4
Burglary	$12,345	$13
Theft	$130,429	$137
Arson	$2,394	$3
Vandalism	$19,956	$21
Animal Cruelty	$232	$0
Drug Crimes	$27,602	$29
Identity Theft	$9,372	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$460,924	$485

The Intangible Cost of Crime in McCool Junction, NE

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in McCool Junction totals $1,059,338 ($1,115 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,520,262 ($1,600 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the McCool Junction crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of McCool Junction’s 950 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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McCool Junction Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 McCool Junction residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.395
Robbery	0.3199
Rape	0.8968
Murder	0.0669
Total Violent Crime	3.678 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	26.51
Vehicle Theft	0.2746
Burglary	1.433
Arson	0.1044
Total Property Crime	28.32 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1494
Drug Crimes	3.928
Vandalism	2.940
Identity Theft	1.275
Animal Cruelty	0.0330
Total "Other" Rate	8.325 (C+)

Individual McCool Junction Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in McCool Junction is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to McCool Junction.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lushton, NE	D	C-	D-
York, NE	C-	B	C-
Fairmont, NE	C	C-	B+
Exeter, NE	C	D+	B
Grafton, NE	C-	B	C
Henderson, NE	B-	B	A-
Waco, NE	C-	D+	C+
Cordova, NE	D-	F	D
Bradshaw, NE	B-	B+	B
Geneva, NE	C+	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

McCool Junction is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rock View, WV	B	B+	B+
North Bradley, MI	A+	B	B
Norway, IA	A	A-	A-
Noti, OR	D	C	C
Olathia, MO	D+	D	D
Olympia Springs, KY	A	A	A
Onida, SD	C-	B+	B+
Orbisonia, PA	B+	C+	C+
Organ, NM	D	D	D
Orleans, IA	B+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, McCool Junction is less safe than the Nebraska state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in McCool Junction, NE average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See McCool Junction schools on SchoolGrade

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