Macon County , Missouri
Population: 15,163 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $58,318 Home $127,000 Rent $719/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 15,163 residents, Macon County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike.
$58,318
Median Income
household
$127,000
Home Value
median
$719/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $58,318 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,099 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| Median Home Value | $127,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $719/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 15,163 |
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.4%
Obesity
12.9%
Diabetes
17.6%
Smoking
39.1%
High Blood Pressure
29.2%
No Physical Activity
25.5%
Depression
37.4%
Insufficient Sleep
79.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 36.8 · 37th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
66.03
🌀 Hurricane
20.82
🔥 Wildfire
52.64
❄️ Winter Storm
24.76
🌍 Earthquake
54.45
☀️ Drought
60.31
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