At a Glance
Home Value
$107,500
Zillow: $186,675
Median Rent
$836/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.7% poverty rate
How Maceo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maceo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maceo a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maceo is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,675. Median rent is $836/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
5.6% of adults in Maceo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maceo has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population533
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,084
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$900M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,546
Housing
Home Value$107,500
Rent$836
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$186,675
Housing Units230
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death9,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation388 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Maceo was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.