At a Glance
Median Income
$72,083
$56,225 per capita
Home Value
$241,300
Zillow: $197,646
Median Rent
$911/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
10.5% smoking rate
How Makanda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Makanda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Makanda a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Makanda residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,225. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 329 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Makanda is $241,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,646. Median rent is $911/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
60.8% of adults in Makanda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Makanda has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population550
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$56,225
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$533M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,300
Rent$911
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$197,646
Housing Units226
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,018/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation647 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Makanda was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.