Macon, MS

Macon, MS

At a Glance

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)

Is Macon a Good Place to Live?

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 5.4% (50% 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 $107,988. 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.

Safety & Crime

Macon reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,337/100K.

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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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