Macon TownshipNE
A town of 72, settled in 1873.
Is Macon Township a good place to live?
Macon Township’s median household income is $146,000, where Nebraska’s towns sit at $69,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Only 1 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of households owning their home than Macon Township. The biggest park or preserve is Macon Lakes Federal Waterfowl Protection Area, at 631 acres. Macon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
72 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Macon Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Macon Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Macon Township.
Macon Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by hail
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Macon Township, expect four seasons and hot summers
Macon Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Macon Township’s July high is 89°F, above both Nebraska’s towns (87°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Macon Township have high blood pressure than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
41% of Macon Township adults have high blood pressure. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Macon Township. 18% of Macon Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Macon Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| What stands out | Macon Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.1% | 77.5% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.1% | 83.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Macon Township has set aside 4.9% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Macon Lakes Federal Waterfowl Protection Area | — | 631 |
| 2. Ritterbush Federal Waterfowl Production Area | — | 75 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Macon Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Macon Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Macon Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Macon Township
Unincorporated community in Nebraska, U.S.
Macon is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. Macon is located at 40°12′18″N 98°57′09″W.
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Questions about Macon Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Macon Township, NE a good place to live?
Macon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.