At a Glance
Median Income
$31,538
$41,594 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $229,304
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How Macksburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Macksburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Macksburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Macksburg residents earn a median household income of $31,538 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,594. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Macksburg is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,304. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.3% of adults in Macksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population54
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$31,538
Per Capita$41,594
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$229,304
Housing Units35
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,262 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute44 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Macksburg was founded in 1873.
The median home in Macksburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.370 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.