Makanda is a small town of 500 in Illinois, with a median household income of $76,563
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Makanda stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Makanda is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Makanda city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.2
Makanda's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Makanda costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Makanda, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$251,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$879
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Makanda's violent crime rate is 421.1 per 100,000 residents
— 11% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
421.1 /100k
Property Crime
1778.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Makanda, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
61.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Makanda sees average highs of 41.3°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Makanda's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Makanda roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $251,300 and median rent is $879/month.
Makanda's violent crime rate is 421.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1778.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Makanda, IL has a population of 500, a median household income of $76,563, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Makanda averages 41.3°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches
with about 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Makanda, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62958.
The population of Makanda, Illinois is 500 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Makanda: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $251,300, median household income $76,563, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Makanda side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
