Macon County, AL

Living in Macon County

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 60
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 7
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Schools 3
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Residents

19k Population -3k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black83%
Caucasian16%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$33k Median Household Income +$5.8k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$81k Median Home Value +$1.6k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$402 Median Monthly Rent +$96 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas19%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Macon County

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in Macon County

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (85%)(14%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton83%
Donald Trump16%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 5 0
Feb 50 5 0
Mar 57 6 0
Apr 64 4 0
May 72 4 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 66 3 0
Nov 56 5 0
Dec 48 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Macon County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding48
Tornado44
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Macon County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Macon County, AL

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Macon East Academy
20 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Macon County, AL

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Tuskegee University
3 miles, N
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Auburn University
19 miles, NE
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Amridge University
28 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Macon County, AL

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Community Hospital Inc
16 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Macon County, AL

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Columbus Airport
45 miles, E
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