At a Glance
Median Income
$86,250
$46,727 per capita
Home Value
$156,500
Zillow: $229,997
Violent Crime
1,261/100K
2,834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Mace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mace a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mace residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,727. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 915 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mace is $156,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,997. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Mace reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,834/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Mace hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mace has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population127
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$46,727
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,228M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,500
Rent
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$229,997
Housing Units83
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,261/100K
Property2,834/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,100/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation837 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mace was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.