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Macedonia, IA
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Macedonia, IA
At a Glance
How Macedonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Macedonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Macedonia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Macedonia residents earn a median household income of $59,643 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,924. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,746 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Macedonia is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,908. Median rent is $675/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Macedonia reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,820/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Macedonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Macedonia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.