Downtown, 2017
Macedonia’s story
Macedonia in pictures
Census counts: 295 in 1900, a peak of 357 in 1910, 267 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1978 on.
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Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
263
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Median home value
$156K
Census ACS
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
36.4
years
Jobs based here
30
A commuter town
Is Macedonia a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Macedonia. Macedonia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
263 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Macedonia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Macedonia, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMacedonia Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpThursdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePottawattamie County AuditorPottawattamie County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5154951549 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Macedonia.
Work & commute
Most of Macedonia’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Macedonia for work: only 2% work in town. Macedonia’s average trip to work is 24 minutes, above Iowa’s towns (19 minutes) and close to U.S. towns (25 minutes). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line in Macedonia.
2%work in town
| Macedonia | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Macedonia2%
Omaha19%
Council Bluffs14%
Oakland13%
Carson3%
24 mi
median commute distance
30
jobs based in Macedonia
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Macedonia
Macedonia has cold winters and warm summers. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 10 have a higher July high than Macedonia.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–35°
Spring39–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall41–64°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Macedonia is
Macedonia tracks Iowa closely on all 32 CDC measures. 21% of adults binge drink in Macedonia, against 20% in Iowa’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. 35% of Macedonia adults feel lonely.
| Macedonia | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 32% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 12% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
16 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Macedonia faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A home in Macedonia sells for about $90K at the median
The median rent in Macedonia is $775 a month.
$90Kmedian sale price
| Macedonia | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $775 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 70% | 73% |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 150 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Macedonia City Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Macedonia
17pages on Macedonia
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Macedonia; the nearest are
Iowa Western Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Council Bluffs20.1 mi$6,930 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterUniversity or college · Public · Omaha, NE28.8 mi
About 3 of every 100 Macedonia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Macedonia for work
Where Macedonia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
30jobs based in Macedonia
2%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Macedonia
City in Iowa, USA
Macedonia is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 267 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,115 ft
- ZIP code
- 51549
Questions about Macedonia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Macedonia, IA a good place to live?
Macedonia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.