Median Income
$41,474
45% lower than US avg
Home Value
$187,500
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.1%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$631
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
46% lower than US avg
How Mackay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population719
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density826/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,474
Per Capita$27,238
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,870M
Commute15 min
Housing
A
Home Value$187,500
Rent$631
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$313,546
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity31.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain9.9 in/yr
Elevation5,905 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.43
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 12%
Commute15 min
Libraries2
Is Mackay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mackay receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mackay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mackay is $41,474, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mackay is $187,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Mackay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Mackay has a population of 719 with a density of 826 people per square mile. The median age is 61.1 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.2%), with 10.8% Hispanic.
Population
61.1yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
The median household income in Mackay is $41,474, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $41,474 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $27,238 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,218 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,126 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 146 |
| County GDP | $1,870M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 10 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,960 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.05% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
The median home value in Mackay is $187,500, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $631 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $313,546.
Home Values
| Census Median | $187,500 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $313,546 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $631 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 31.3% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,960 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
In Mackay, 31.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.6% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Mackay vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,579/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
Crime Rates: Mackay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
Safety Score
Mackay has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 9.9 inches |
| 74% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,905 ft (1,800 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9120°N, 113.6127°W |
| County FIPS | 16023 |