Mace, IN

Indiana

Mace is a small town in Indiana with a population of 127. Residents earn $86,250 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
127 Population 552/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $46,727 per capita
$156,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,500 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,250
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $156,500
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.9%
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mace Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population127
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$46,727
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,228M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation837 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute33 min
Broadband69.0%
Libraries6

Is Mace a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mace receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Mace stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mace is $86,250, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mace is $156,500, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Mace experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mace has a population of 127 with a density of 552 people per square mile. The median age is 60.5 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

127
Total Population
552
People / sq mi
60.5yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Mace vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mace vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mace is $86,250, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Mace vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,250
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,727
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
IRS Avg AGI$61,627

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)915
County GDP$2,228M

Business (County)

Restaurants90
Healthcare95
Retail124
Manufacturing53

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,489
29% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mace is $156,500, 44% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,500
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,489
29% below US avg
Effective Rate1.59%

Health Metrics: Mace vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.3%
Premature Death9,100/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access63.3%
Healthcare Facilities95

Crime Rates: Mace vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Mace has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall21.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density552/sq mi
Coordinates40.0090°N, 86.7978°W
County FIPS18107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.2-point margin. 69.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 25%

Winner: Republican by 48.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.9%
44% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density552/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities95
Restaurants90
Retail Stores124

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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