Macon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,457 Population 901/sq mi density
$51,103 Median Income $28,586 per capita
$133,800 Home Value $187,247 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
236 Violent Crime/100K 1,597 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,103 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,800 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Macon, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,103
32% below
$28,586 per capita
Home Value
$133,800
53% below
Zillow: $187,247
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
236/100K
38% below
1,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
47%
Rent
65%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Macon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $51,103 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,586. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Macon is $133,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,247. Median rent is $760/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Macon reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,597/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Macon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Macon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,457
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,103
Per Capita$28,586
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty14.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,800
Rent$760
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$187,247
Housing Units2,802
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent236/100K
Property1,597/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation879 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.2%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Macon was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (25 miles).
16.1% of the population has a disability.