Macon County, MO

County in Missouri, Midwest · ranked on 32 metrics

Rank among US counties

Macon County, MO is a county in Missouri with a population of 15,197 (2,058th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (678th of 3,094), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 644th of 2,916), Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (872nd of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,658th of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,016th of 3,094), Median Household Income (1,829th of 3,093).

Population
15,197
2,058th highest of 3,094
Density
19.0
2,249th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-0.01%
1,863rd highest of 3,094
Area
801
1,046th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Missouri

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Percentile on 20 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$672
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 277th of 3,090
  2. Poverty Rate (%)9.52%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    678th of 3,094
  3. Adults with Obesity (%)34.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 644th of 2,916
  4. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$149,100
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    872nd of 3,092
  5. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 891st of 2,916
  6. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 934th of 2,916
  7. Average Commute (Minutes)22.1
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,073rd of 3,094
  8. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)75.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,254th of 2,916
  9. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,142
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,563rd of 3,050
  10. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)20.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,490th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)80.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,658th of 3,094
  2. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)29.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,980th of 2,916
  3. Adults Who Smoke (%)17.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,957th of 2,916
  4. Adults with Depression (%)25.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,909th of 2,916
  5. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)19.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,016th of 3,094
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)38.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,961st of 3,094
  7. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)19.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,794th of 2,916
  8. Heating Degree Days per Year5,540
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,868th of 3,050
  9. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)18.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,734th of 2,916
  10. Median Household Income$62,357
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,829th of 3,093

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (57), weakest Health (48). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 10 widely reported measures from 5 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Ralls County, MO92% similar
  2. Chariton County, MO90% similar
  3. Livingston County, MO90% similar
  4. Noble County, OH89% similar
  5. Dent County, MO89% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of Macon County, MO?
Macon County, MO has a population of 15,197, 2,058th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Macon County, MO rank best at?
Among US counties, Macon County, MO ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (678th of 3,094); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 644th of 2,916); Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (872nd of 3,092).
Where does Macon County, MO rank worst?
Macon County, MO ranks lowest for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,658th of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,016th of 3,094); Median Household Income (1,829th of 3,093).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Macon County, MO?
Rankodex ranks Macon County, MO on 32 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

32 metrics with a value for this place, in 6 topics