The Town FilesMacon, Mississippi
City in Noxubee County · population 2,582 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $97,400
- Household income
- $31,774
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 33.1
Macon is a city of 2,582 people in Noxubee County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $97,400, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 97% of Mississippi towns, hipper than 86% of Mississippi towns.
How Macon ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Macon is worth $97,400, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $31,774, which is more affordable than 37% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $625 a month. 69.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Macon | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $625 | $820 |
| Median household income | $31,774 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Macon
| People | Macon | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.7% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.5% | 83.3% |
Weather in Macon
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 57.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Macon since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 11, 2013 about 4.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 58 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Noxubee County since 1996
Noxubee County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Noxubee County
Noxubee County had 2,160 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,493 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Macon itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Public schools in Macon
4 public schools with 1,353 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARL NASH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 638 | 18.2 |
| NOXUBEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 421 | 12.8 |
| B F LIDDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 294 | 14.7 |
| NOXUBEE CO VOC TECH | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Macon
- New Hope, MS26.2 mi · 3,161 people · home $238,200
- Mississippi State, MS26.5 mi · 4,968 people · home —
- Columbus, MS28.0 mi · 24,084 people · home $125,700
- Starkville, MS28.3 mi · 24,360 people · home $299,900
- Louisville, MS28.8 mi · 6,072 people · home $136,600
Macon questions
Is Macon, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Macon scores better for retirees than 22% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 20%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.1).
How much does a house cost in Macon?
The median owner-occupied home in Macon is valued at $97,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $31,774, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $625 a month.
What is the weather like in Macon?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Macon get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Macon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 11, 2013. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)