Macksburg is a small town of 155 in Ohio, with a median household income of $37,813
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Macksburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Macksburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Macksburg 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: 85.5
Macksburg's overall cost of living index is 85.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Macksburg costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Macksburg, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$54,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$788
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Macksburg's violent crime rate is 46.7 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
46.7 /100k
Property Crime
477.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Macksburg, OH
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
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Macksburg sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Macksburg's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Macksburg roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $54,500 and median rent is $788/month.
Macksburg's violent crime rate is 46.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 477.4 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.
Macksburg, OH has a population of 155, a median household income of $37,813, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
Macksburg averages 38.8°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches
with about 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Macksburg, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45746.
The population of Macksburg, Ohio is 155 with a median age of 57.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Macksburg: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $54,500, median household income $37,813, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Macksburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
