At a Glance
Median Income
$29,167
$20,326 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
Zillow: $117,323
Median Rent
$620/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
39.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.7%
23.8% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Macon residents earn a median household income of $29,167 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,326. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Macon is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,323. Median rent is $620/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
18.6% of adults in Macon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Macon has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,454
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density902/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$29,167
Per Capita$20,326
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty39.6%
County GDP$346M
Avg Weekly Wage$817
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$620
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$117,323
Housing Units1,243
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity49.7%
Diabetes20.2%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.2 in/yr
Elevation240 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 73%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Macon was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.