At a Glance
Median Income
$74,063
$37,062 per capita
Home Value
$109,500
Zillow: $162,911
Median Rent
$800/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
13.3% smoking rate
How Macon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Macon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Macon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Macon residents earn a median household income of $74,063 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,062. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,981 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Macon is $109,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,911. Median rent is $800/month, with 28.8% 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 1959.
Education
11.6% of adults in Macon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Macon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,035
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,063
Per Capita$37,062
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$9,054M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,500
Rent$800
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$162,911
Housing Units547
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,949/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation709 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Macon was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.