Macy, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thurston County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
795 Population 497/sq mi density
$29,219 Median Income $10,583 per capita
$677 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$29,219 median income, unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Macy, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,219
61% below
$10,583 per capita
Median Rent
$677/mo
42% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
79.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
49.1%
53% above
25.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Macy Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Macy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
39%
Rent
58%
Poverty
416%
Bachelor's
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Macy a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Macy residents earn a median household income of $29,219 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,583. 51.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Education

5.2% of adults in Macy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Macy has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population795
Median Age20.6 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$29,219
Per Capita$10,583
Unemployment
Poverty51.6%
County GDP$605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$677
Ownership17.4%
Zillow$79,093
Housing Units193
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity49.1%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death27,026/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation1,186 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute13 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Macy was built in 1978.
17.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.