At a Glance
Median Income
$29,219
$10,583 per capita
Median Rent
$677/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
3,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
51.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.1%
25.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Macy a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
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. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 51.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Macy reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,662/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population795
Median Age20.6 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$29,219
Per Capita$10,583
Unemployment16.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property3,662/100K
Health
Obesity49.1%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death27,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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