McDonald is a village in southern Trumbull County, Ohio, United States, along the Mahoning River. The population was 3,172 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb in the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

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How McDonald ranks

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#23Highest graduation rate in OH #116Fewest uninsured in OH #136Most affordable in OH All OH rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code44437

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Living in McDonald

Housing in McDonald

$165K▲ 8.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical McDonald home is worth about $165,000, up 8.3% in a year, 34% below the Ohio typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in McDonald

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Most working residents leave McDonald for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Youngstown (13%), Warren (6%) and Niles (6%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Youngstown

13%

Warren

Niles

Boardman

6%Work in townlive and work in McDonald 8 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 382Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in McDonald

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

7better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

9.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityOH 14.1% · better 10.5%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethOH 15.3% · better 10.1%More adults who have had cancerOH 8.7% · worse

Care nearby

Mh St. Elizabeth Youngstown HospitalYoungstown · 4.8 mi · ER

Valley Health Services - LibertyYoungstown · 3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for McDonald · CMS · HRSAHealth in McDonald →

Natural hazards in McDonald

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 14% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

1Does McDonald flood?paid flood claims since 2004 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to McDonald MapMcDonald vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in McDonald →

Climate in McDonald

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McDonald has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 68 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 21°Winter

60° / 37°Spring

82° / 58°Summer

63° / 42°Fall

How much snow does McDonald get?About 68 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 17, with the last in spring around May 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in McDonald →

Schools in McDonald

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools McDonald’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#276Best public schoolsof 621 in OH

DistrictMcDonald LocalSchools2

Roosevelt Elementary School BElementary · Grades K–6 · 383 students McDonald High School BHigh · Grades 7–12 · 338 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.