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Mackey, IN

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Mackey is a small town in Indiana with a population of 91. Residents earn $50,833 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
91 Population 1,011/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $27,458 per capita
$191,700 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,833
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $191,700
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Mackey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population91
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density1,011/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans62.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$27,458
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$4,453M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,700
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units43
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Uninsured9.3%
Smoking19.0%
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband34.0%
Libraries5

Is Mackey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mackey receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mackey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mackey is $50,833, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mackey is $191,700, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Mackey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mackey has a population of 91 with a density of 1,011 people per square mile. The median age is 28.2 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

91
Total Population
1,011
People / sq mi
28.2yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Mackey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mackey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mackey is $50,833, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Mackey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,833
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,458
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
IRS Avg AGI$65,154

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)800
County GDP$4,453M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare76
Retail116
Manufacturing38

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,658
24% below US avg
Cost of Living93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.7 min
Drive Alone59.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Mackey is $191,700, 32% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,700
32% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.5%
Housing Units43
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,658
24% below US avg
Effective Rate1.39%
In Mackey, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.3% of residents lack health insurance. 19.0% are current smokers. 28.1% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mackey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.0%
36% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.4%
Short Sleep39.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate74.0%
Uninsured9.3%
8% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,533
Dentists1:1,736
Mental Health1:2,194
Checkup Rate77.5%
Dental Visits60.8%
Premature Death7,824/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access67.2%
Healthcare Facilities76
Mackey has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.3 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.3 inches
38% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,011/sq mi
Coordinates38.2520°N, 87.3910°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18051
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.4-point margin. 34.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.8%
D 23.4%

Winner: Republican by 51.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+88.3%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,011/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access34.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities76
Restaurants62
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.7 min
Drive Alone59.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.5%

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