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Cost of Living in Macksburg, OH

Population: 111 | Ohio

58
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Macksburg is 42% less expensive than the national average.

53
Housing
18
Home Values
92
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Macksburg, OH: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 58, Macksburg, OH is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 42% cheaper than the national average and 20% below the Ohio state average of 78. Macksburg is a small community of 111 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Macksburg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $700 (47% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $56,300 (82% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Macksburg is $39,583, which is 47% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Macksburg. The area sees an average annual temperature of 54.3°F, with summers averaging 73°F and winters around 34°F. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches spread over roughly 144 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$39,583
vs US Median ($75,149)
-47%

Housing

Median Rent
$700/mo
Median Home Value
$56,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$600/mo

Climate in Macksburg

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

54.3°F
Avg Temperature
42.5"
Rainfall / Year
144d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 40 44 54 67 75 82 85 85 79 67 55 44
Avg °F 32 35 44 55 63 71 75 74 67 55 45 36
Low °F 24 26 33 42 52 60 64 62 55 44 35 28
Rain" 3.3 3.1 3.7 3.6 4.2 4.4 4.5 3.4 3.2 3.0 2.9 3.4

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