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Macon, MS

Macon, MS.

Population: 6,811 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$108,876
1-year appreciation
-4.5%
3-year appreciation
-7.5%
5-year appreciation
-16.9%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$140,283
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (53 mi)
Nearest airport
Macon Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-46 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$1,127
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
35.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,492
Average weekly wage
$794
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Construction

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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