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Macon County
  • County in Tennessee
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Macon County

    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      C+
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      C+
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      C
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Macon County is located in Tennessee with a population of 24,954. In Macon County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Macon County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Macon County are above average.
    Population
    24,954
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $138,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $727
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      187.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      735.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,252.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      281.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      6%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      49%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      11%
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    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,605
    National
    $69,021
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