Macon County, GA

Living in Macon County

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 27
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 13
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Schools 1
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Residents

13k Population -1.2k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black61%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$4.2k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office17%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$64k Median Home Value -$5.2k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$377 Median Monthly Rent +$97 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home30%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
LP gas20%
Utility gas10%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Macon County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Macon County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 4 0
Feb 50 4 0
Mar 57 5 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 72 3 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 65 3 0
Nov 57 4 0
Dec 48 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Macon County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding26
Tornado32
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Macon County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Macon County, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Macon County, GA

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Mercer University
40 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Macon County, GA

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Perry Hospital
21 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Macon County, GA

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Columbus Airport
53 miles, W
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Dothan Regional Airport
109 miles, SW