Mackay, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
719 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,474 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$347 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$581 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Custer County
1
Idaho
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Custer County
2
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 16 18
Feb 1 11 22
Mar 1 6 32
Apr 1 3 42
May 1 0 49
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 1 10 29
Dec 1 20 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 8, ID State House District 8, ID
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Schools

Mackay Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Mackay Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Butte County Middle/High School
25 miles, S • 3.2 star
Butte County Middle School
25 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Stevens-Henager College
83 miles, SE • 1 star
College of Eastern Idaho
86 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bingham Memorial Hospital
80 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Friedman Memorial Airport
44 miles, W • 1 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
82 miles, SE • 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
86 miles, S • 1 star
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