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Mackay, Idaho

city · Custer County

At a glance

602
Population
$279,500
Median home value (all homes)
8% below U.S. median
$326,999
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$43,897
Median household income
44% below U.S. median
16.4 min
Average commute
70%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing10% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost40% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college84 mi
Nearest community college87 mi
Nearest technical college81 mi
High school graduates92.1%
College graduates28.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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