Indiana
Macy is a small town in Indiana with a population of 179. Residents earn $49,821 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Macy receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Macy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Macy is $49,821, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Macy is $61,800, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Macy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,821 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,639 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $956 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,970 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 637 |
| County GDP | $1,291M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 91 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,904 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.08% |
| Commute Time | 35.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $61,800 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $170,652 |
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.1% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Homeownership | 81.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,904 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.08% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,509/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 851 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9581°N, 86.1288°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County FIPS | 18103 |
Winner: Republican by 54.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.2% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,492/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 59.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 91 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 35.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |