Macksburg, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Macksburg is a small town in Iowa with a population of 54. Residents earn $31,538 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
54 Population 27/sq mi density
$31,538 Median Income $41,594 per capita
$92,500 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$31,538 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,538
58% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,500
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population54
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans42.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,538
Per Capita$41,594
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$684M
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units35

Health

Obesity37.6%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking16.0%
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,262 ft (385 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute44 min
Broadband28.0%
Libraries4

Is Macksburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Macksburg receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Macksburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Macksburg is $31,538, 58% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Macksburg is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Macksburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches, including 30.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Macksburg has a population of 54 with a density of 27 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

54
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
40.7yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Macksburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Macksburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Macksburg is $31,538, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Macksburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,538
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,594
Avg Weekly Wage$965
IRS Avg AGI$86,906

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)566
County GDP$684M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare33
Retail44
Manufacturing14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,857
67% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.5 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Macksburg is $92,500, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,500
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.0%
Housing Units35
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,857
67% above US avg
Effective Rate6.33%
In Macksburg, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 16.0% are current smokers. 21.4% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.2%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.0%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking24.0%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep31.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.4%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.2%
Dental Visits70.7%
Premature Death6,015/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access45.5%
Healthcare Facilities33
Macksburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.8 inches
8% below US avg
Snowfall30.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,262 ft (385 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates41.2147°N, 94.1851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19121
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.6-point margin. 28.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 30.1%

Winner: Republican by 38.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+94.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density27/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access28.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities33
Restaurants24
Retail Stores44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.5 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

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