McCook is an unincorporated community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States.[1] The community is located on Farm to Market Road 681, 30 miles (48 km) northwest of McAllen.[2]
McCook, Texas | |
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  McCook  McCook | |
| Coordinates: 26°29′01″N 98°23′27″W / 26.48361°N 98.39083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 956 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1341163[1] |
History
McCook was founded circa 1925. By 1936, the community had its own school district, post office, and church; for the next few decades, its population hovered near 40 residents. By 1964, the population had risen to 100. As of 2000, the population was 91; the residents were spread out over a rural area.[2]