Macon County , Tennessee
Population: 25,793 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,269 Home $211,200 Rent $805/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 25,793 residents, Macon County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Macon County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$56,269
Median Income
household
$211,200
Home Value
median
$805/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,269 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,065 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| Median Home Value | $211,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $805/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 25,793 |
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 11.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.6%
Obesity
12.7%
Diabetes
22.7%
Smoking
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
31.8%
No Physical Activity
30.7%
Depression
37.7%
Insufficient Sleep
76.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 34.6 · 35th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
68.92
🌀 Hurricane
25.53
🔥 Wildfire
12.02
❄️ Winter Storm
61.17
🌍 Earthquake
72.81
☀️ Drought
62.79
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