Macon, IL
Living in Macon
Bikeability29
Walkability20
Commute77
Public Transit12
Affordability95
Public Safety82
Airports6
Hospitals45
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+51 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Multiracial4%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate45%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$97kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$444Median Monthly Rent+$74 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached82%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas3%
Utility gas76%
Crime
Violent Crime in Macon
United States45
Illinois50
Decatur Metro Area52
Macon County52
Property Crime in Macon
United States48
Illinois43
Decatur Metro Area60
Macon County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Macon
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Macon, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Macon, IL
Holy Family Catholic School
7 miles, N
Prairie Flower Montessori School
7 miles, NE
St Patrick School
10 miles, N
Our Lady of Lourdes School
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Macon, IL
Millikin University
9 miles, N
University of Illinois at Springfield
33 miles, W
St John's College-Department of Nursing
35 miles, W
Lincoln Christian University
35 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Macon, IL
St Marys Hospital
9 miles, NE
Decatur Memorial Hospital
11 miles, N
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SW
Pana Community Hospital
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Macon, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
37 miles, W
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
44 miles, NE
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
75 miles, NW