Mackay, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Butte County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
719 Population 826/sq mi density
$41,474 Median Income $27,238 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $324,459 Zillow
$631 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$41,474 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $631/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Mackay, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,474
45% below
$27,238 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
33% below
Zillow: $324,459
Median Rent
$631/mo
46% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Mackay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mackay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
67%
Rent
54%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mackay a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mackay residents earn a median household income of $41,474 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,238. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 146 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mackay is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,459. Median rent is $631/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

20.1% of adults in Mackay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population719
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density826/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,474
Per Capita$27,238
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,218

Housing

A
Home Value$187,500
Rent$631
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$324,459
Housing Units394
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain9.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation5,905 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 12%
Commute15 min
Broadband67.5%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mackay was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.