At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$36,672 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
Zillow: $245,762
Median Rent
$874/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
2,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Mackinaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mackinaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mackinaw a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mackinaw residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,672. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mackinaw is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,762. Median rent is $874/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Mackinaw reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,262/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Mackinaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mackinaw has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,869
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,558/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$36,672
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,200
Rent$874
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$245,762
Housing Units846
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property2,262/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary1,157/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation661 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Mackinaw was founded in 1827.
The median home in Mackinaw was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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