What are the schools like in Macksville, KS?

Macksville is served primarily by Macksville. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1.

What is the median household income in Macksville?

The median household income in Macksville, KS is $53,447 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Macksville, KS?

Macksville has an average high temperature of 43.9°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.8 inches.

Macksville, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Macksville, KS affordable or expensive?

Macksville's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Macksville is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $79,200 and the median rent is $538 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Macksville, KS?

Crime rate data for Macksville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Macksville, KS a Good Place to Live?

Macksville is a small town of 506 in Kansas, with a median household income of $53,447 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Macksville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Macksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Macksville 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: 83.2

Macksville's overall cost of living index is 83.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Macksville costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Macksville, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$79,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$538	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,447	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Macksville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Macksville is served primarily by Macksville. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Macksville, KS	National Avg
School District	Macksville	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Macksville sees average highs of 43.9°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 27.0 inches of annual precipitation and 14.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Macksville, KS
Average High — January	43.9°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	27.0"
Annual Snowfall	14.8"

Demographics

Metric	Macksville, KS	National Avg
Population	506	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belpre, KS 7 mi St. John, KS 12 mi Byers, KS 13 mi Radium, KS 16 mi Lewis, KS 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Macksville

Macksville, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67557

Macksville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macksville, KS affordable or expensive?

Macksville's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Macksville roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $79,200 and median rent is $538/month.

What is the crime rate in Macksville, KS?

Crime data for Macksville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Macksville?

Public schools in Macksville are operated by Macksville. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Macksville, KS a good place to live?

Macksville, KS has a population of 506, a median household income of $53,447, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Macksville?

Macksville averages 43.9°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.0 inches with about 14.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Macksville?

Macksville, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67557.

What is the population of Macksville?

The population of Macksville, Kansas is 506 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Macksville?

Key numbers for living in Macksville: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $79,200, median household income $53,447, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Macksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.