Kansas
Macksville is a small town in Kansas with a population of 585. Residents earn $55,214 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Macksville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Macksville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Macksville is $55,214, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Macksville is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $542 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Macksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 85.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.5% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,214 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,791 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $938 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,704 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 384 |
| County GDP | $745M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,515 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.88% |
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.1% |
| Census Median | $92,500 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $75,477 |
| Census Median Rent | $542 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,515 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.88% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,403/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.6 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,026 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9572°N, 98.9689°W |
| County FIPS | 20151 |
Winner: Republican by 51.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.8% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.1% |