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Macksville, KS


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Macksville, Kansas

Macksville, Kansas, in Stafford county, is 91 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city is home to some 514 residents.

The People and Families of Macksville

In Macksville, about 63% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Macksville tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Macksville had a median family income of $36,458.

Macksville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Macksville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. In Macksville you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Macksville, 92% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Macksville let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Macksville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMacksville Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Macksville Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Macksville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Macksville, KS

Comparing Macksville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men54
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built21
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