A town of 602. A regional job hub with 296 jobs.
The 3 things Mackay does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Given that Mackay is at a pretty high elevation of about 5,906 ft, I've always wondered where the best spot is to take in the view of our…
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Mackay. Another town gets a different order.
About one in 5 of Mackay’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Challis (22%), Idaho Falls (6%) and Stanley (4%). Half commute less than 51 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
The typical Mackay home is worth about $325,000, up 5% in a year, 32% below the Idaho typical home.
The public schools Mackay’s kids attend trail 73% of Idaho’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackay Elementary School | PK–6 | 114 | C |
| Mackay Jr./Sr. High School | 7–12 | 104 | C |
Mackay has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Mackay beats the Idaho average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Mackay | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.1% | 10.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 6.2% |
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City of Mackay Tourist Park | — | 7 |
Where Mackay’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
7 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
Town in Idaho, United States
Mackay (pronounced ) is a town in Custer County, Idaho, United States. The population was 439 at the 2020 census. The town is pronounced "Mackie" with the accent on the first syllable.
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