Mackay, Idaho

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Population in 2022: 473 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.4%
 
Males: 210  (44.5%)
Females: 263  (55.5%)
Median resident age:

53.0 years
Idaho median age:

37.5 years

Zip codes: 83251.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,307 (it was $23,807 in 2000)
Mackay:

$41,307
ID:

$72,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,913 (it was $14,237 in 2000)

Mackay city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $218,859 (it was $70,800 in 2000)
Mackay:

$218,859
ID:

$432,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $325,955; detached houses: $356,059; mobile homes: $159,582

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,037.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mackay: 87.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.8%

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  • Races in Mackay, ID (2022)
    • 48579.1%White alone
    • 7011.4%Hispanic
    • 6310.3%Two or more races

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According to our research of Idaho and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Mackay, Idaho as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mackay is 234 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (34.3%), German (8.1%), American (6.9%), Dutch (6.0%), Swedish (5.2%), Irish (4.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 10/14/1901

Elevation: 5900 feet

Land area: 0.87 square miles.

Population density: 545 people per square mile   (low).

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1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.2%
Idaho:

5.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $743 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,075 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Idaho Falls, ID (84.2 miles , pop. 50,730).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (454.6 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (722.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Lost River, ID (3.7 miles),
Moore, ID (4.2 miles),
Arco, ID (5.0 miles ),
Butte City, ID (5.3 miles),
Howe, ID (6.1 miles ),
Sun Valley, ID (6.3 miles ),
Ketchum, ID (6.4 miles ),
Hailey, ID (6.6 miles )

Latitude: 43.91 N, Longitude: 113.61 W

Area code: 208

Distribution of median household income in Mackay, ID in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mackay, ID in 2022
Mackay satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 7 buildings, average cost: $307,500
  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $307,500
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $296,800
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $200,500
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $64,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $64,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $64,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $64,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $64,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $64,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Mackay, ID residents
Average permit cost in Mackay, ID
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
Idaho:

3.1%
Most common industries in Mackay, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.2%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.1%)
  • Utilities (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.1%)
  • Utilities (7.2%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Truck transportation (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.9%)
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.1%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.3%)
  • Utilities (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Mackay, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.3%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (12.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (10.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)

Average climate in Mackay, Idaho

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mackay, Idaho average temperatures Mackay, Idaho average precipitation Mackay, Idaho humidity Mackay, Idaho wind speed Mackay, Idaho snowfall Mackay, Idaho sunshine Mackay, Idaho clear and cloudy days

Earthquake activity:

Mackay-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Idaho state average. It is 1823% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 14.8 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 153.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 308.7 miles away from Mackay center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 83.8 miles away from Mackay center
On 10/28/1983 at 19:51:24, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.8 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 15.6 miles away from Mackay center
On 10/29/1983 at 23:29:11, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.0 MS, 5.8 ML) earthquake occurred 34.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Custer County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Earthquake: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mackay topographic map

Airports located in Mackay:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mackay:

  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 92 miles; Rexburg, ID; Full-time enrollment: 30,522)
  • Idaho State University (about 94 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • College of Southern Idaho (about 102 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 5,051)
  • Boise State University (about 132 miles; Boise, ID; FT enrollment: 16,774)
  • College of Western Idaho (about 146 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 6,300)
  • Northwest Nazarene University (about 150 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 2,290)
  • Treasure Valley Community College (about 168 miles; Ontario, OR; FT enrollment: 2,055)

Public high school in Mackay:

Public elementary/middle school in Mackay:

See full list of schools located in Mackay

Library in Mackay:

  • MACKAY DISTRICT (Operating income: $35,547; Location: 320 CAPITOL AVE; 9,359 books; 8 e-books; 213 audio materials; 317 video materials; 51 state licensed databases; 30 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Mackay: Mackay District Ranger Office (A), Mackay Ambulance (B), South Custer Rural Fire District (C), Mackay Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: The Bent Rod Outdoors (Tours & Charters; 211 Elm Street), Jagged Edge Outfitters (Tours & Charters; 6242 Bartlett Point Road).

Hotels: Wagon Wheel Motel RV Park (809 West Custer Highway), Bear Bottom Inn Motel (412 West Spruce Street).

Birthplace of: Jesse Smith - College basketball player (Idaho State Bengals).

Custer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mackay and their reported violations in the past:

MACKAY CITY OF (Population served: 566, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from AUG-05-2013 to AUG-05-2013), St Public Notif requested (2 times from AUG-08-2013 to AUG-08-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-04-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2005, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2002, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-13-2007)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2001, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-13-2007)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-1998, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-13-2007)
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
WHITE KNOB MOTEL AND POOL (Population served: 38, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
WHITE KNOB RV PARK (Population served: 38, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Idaho:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.5%
Whole state:

69.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

9 people in homes for the mentally ill in 2000

Banks with branches in Mackay (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: Mackay Branch at 202 South Main Street, branch established on 1949/07/20. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Ireland Bank: Mackay Branch at 208 S Main Street, branch established on 2007/08/03. Info updated 2011/05/03: Bank assets: $212.2 mil, Deposits: $187.3 mil, headquarters in Malad City, ID, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Ireland Bancorp, Ltd.

For population 15 years and over in Mackay:

Marital status in Mackay, ID
  • Never married: 16.8%
  • Now married: 57.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.9%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Mackay:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Idaho average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Mackay
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mackay, ID (based on Custer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other1,1916
Evangelical Protestant2905
Catholic2482
Mainline Protestant282
None2,611-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Custer County:

7.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Custer County:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Custer County:

14.44 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

16.84 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.9%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.5%
Idaho:

25.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

41.9%
Idaho:

48.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Mackay:

45.0%
Idaho:

45.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Idaho:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Mackay:

21.5%
State:

21.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Mackay:

9.2%
Idaho:

10.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Mackay:

6.7
Idaho:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.9%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

53.2%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

83.1%
Idaho:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mackay, ID Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 7$5,697$9,7661$274
Sewerage 2$1,849$11,0941$813
Water Supply 2$1,849$11,0941$813
Totals for Government 11$9,395$10,2493$1,901

Mackay government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $35,000 ($74.00)
    Central Staff Services: $28,000 ($59.20)
    Police Protection: $23,000 ($48.63)
    Air Transportation: $22,000 ($46.51)
    Water Utilities: $22,000 ($46.51)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($42.28)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($29.60)
    Regular Highways: $14,000 ($29.60)
    Sewerage: $14,000 ($29.60)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($23.26)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($6.34)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($4.23)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($19.03)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $35,000 ($74.00)

Mackay government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $83,000 ($175.48)
    Air Transportation: $3,000 ($6.34)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $31,000 ($65.54)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.11)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $110,000 ($232.56)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000 ($23.26)
  • Tax - Property: $85,000 ($179.70)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $13,000 ($27.48)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($4.23)
    Motor Vehicle License: $2,000 ($4.23)

Mackay government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $235,000 ($496.83)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $235,000 ($496.83)

Mackay government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $200,000 ($422.83)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mackay:

  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBSU (730 AM; 15 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KID (590 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBLI (1620 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSEI (930 AM; 5 kW; POCATELLO, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KUPI (980 AM; 5 kW; AMMON, ID; Owner: RAY GROTH OIL COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZNI (1260 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mackay:

  • KECH-FM (95.3 FM; SUN VALLEY, ID; Owner: ALPINE BROADCASTING LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYZK (107.5 FM; SUN VALLEY, ID; Owner: ALPINE BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • K204CC (88.7 FM; CHALLIS, ETC., ID; Owner: CHALLIS MISSION CHURCH)
  • KSKI-FM (103.7 FM; SUN VALLEY, ID; Owner: ALPINE BROADCASTING LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIKX (104.7 FM; KETCHUM, ID; Owner: AGM-IDAHO BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K216CY (91.1 FM; SUN VALLEY, ID; Owner: BOISE ST. UNIV., ID ST BD OF EDUCA.)
  • KWRV (91.9 FM; SUN VALLEY, ID; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KISY (100.7 FM; GOODING, ID; Owner: AGM-IDAHO BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Mackay:

  • K17CY (Channel 17; MACKAY, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))

Mackay fatal accident list:

Nov 18, 2013 06:36 AM, Alder Creek Rd, Dove Rd, Lat: 43.853272, Lon: -113.527778, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 4.8mTotal length
  • $1,710,000Total costs
  • 1,460Total average daily traffic
  • 80Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,190Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Mackay)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

58 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Mackay Peak 3.5 Mi Wnw (Lat: 43.927694 Lon: -113.673639), Call Sign: KZE757,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.150 MHz, 453.800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2022, Expiration Date: 05/20/2032, Registrant: State Of Idaho, Military Division, 700 South Stratford Drive, Building 6, Boise, ID 83720-0076, Phone: (208) 288-4000, Fax: (208) 288-2605, Email:

  • Mackay Peak 3.5 Mi Wnw (Lat: 43.944361 Lon: -113.673639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: KYW867,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.025 MHz, 460.100 MHz, 460.125 MHz, 460.200 MHz, 460.275 MHz, 460.300 MHz, 460.400 MHz, 460.500 MHz, 460.525 MHz, 460.550 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/2023, Expiration Date: 04/21/2033, Registrant: State Of Idaho, Military Division, 700 South Stratford Drive, Buidling 6, Boise, ID 83720-0076, Phone: (208) 288-4000, Fax: (208) 288-2605, Email:

  • 400 East Spruce (Lat: 43.914222 Lon: -113.615917), Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQTQ531,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.000 MHz, 462.750 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2014, Expiration Date: 03/24/2024, Certifier: Leigh Patterson, Registrant: Visiplex, Inc., 1287 North Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Fax: (847) 229-0259, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Windy Devils, Township 7n, Portion Os S. 13 & 24, R. 23 E (Lat: 43.927056 Lon: -113.672861), Type: Building, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPSH338,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2162.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/25/2001, Expiration Date: 04/25/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2011, Certifier: Douglas J Minster, Registrant: Allied Wireless Communications Corporation, 1001 Technology Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223, Phone: (501) 448-1249, Fax: (501) 448-1580, Email:

  • MACKAY PEAK, Mackay Peak 3.5 Miles Wnw (Lat: 43.927472 Lon: -113.673528), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 8.1 m, Call Sign: WQNI671,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6865.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/20/2020, Expiration Date: 02/16/2031, Certifier: Steve Steiner, Registrant: State Of Idaho, 700 South Stratford Drive, Building 6, Boise, ID 83720, Phone: (208) 288-4000, Email:

  • SL02315A, 3601 West 3980 North (Lat: 43.853472 Lon: -113.416500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 44.8 m, Call Sign: WQQW471,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19480.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/01/2023, Expiration Date: 03/14/2033, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2024, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • SL01487A, 4532 W Bar (Lat: 43.923389 Lon: -113.607722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 37.5 m, Call Sign: WQQW472,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17920.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/01/2023, Expiration Date: 03/14/2033, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2024, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • MK4, 4532 W Bar (Lat: 43.923389 Lon: -113.607722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 37.5 m, Call Sign: WQWP445,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2015, Expiration Date: 10/19/2025, Certifier: Jonathan Swick, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (801) 437-0781, Fax: (801) 437-3904, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Mackay)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: FAIRCHILD 24 J (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 92 mph), Engine: WARNER SS40&50 (90 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 20624, N20624, N-20624, Serial Number: 3514, Year manufactured: 1938, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 05/26/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Gordon D Fulton, 131 Mi Hwy 93, Mackay, ID 83251
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2617D, N2617D, N-2617D, Serial Number: 20769, Year manufactured: 1952, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/06/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Gordon D Fulton, 5907 Highway 93 / 131 Mi, Mackay, ID 83251
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4010Z, N4010Z, N-4010Z, Serial Number: 18-7961, Year manufactured: 1963, Certificate Issue Date: 04/08/1997
    Registrant (Corporation): Dickey Livestock Inc, Mile 131 Highway 93, Mackay, ID 83251
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5612T, N5612T, N-5612T, Serial Number: 17251512, Airworthiness Date: 04/09/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 11/10/2020
    Registrant (Individual): David A Lord, 4225 N 4100 W, Mackay, ID 83251
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 337A (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 59327, N59327, N-59327, Serial Number: 337-0373, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 05/22/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 07/02/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Steve W Smith, 5914 N Us Highway 93, Mackay, ID 83251
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32R-301T (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8165R, N8165R, N-8165R, Serial Number: 32R-8029063, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 02/21/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 04/10/2014
    Registrant (Individual): David A Dba Lord, 4225 N 4100 W, Mackay, ID 83251, Other Owners: Transportation Lordag

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 9. The highest number of fires - 26 took place in 2005, and the least - 0 in 2011. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Mackay, ID When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (53.8%), and Structure Fires (29.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Mackay, ID
    • 7753.8%Outside Fires
    • 4229.4%Structure Fires
    • 1812.6%Other
    • 64.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Mackay, ID
Most common first names in Mackay, ID among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1273.1 years
John1075.2 years
James872.8 years
Charles568.6 years
Thomas582.6 years
Carl471.7 years
Mildred472.5 years
Wayne469.1 years
Mary475.5 years
Raymond475.0 years
Most common last names in Mackay, ID among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson1175.1 years
Ivie778.4 years
Bitton684.1 years
Greene677.8 years
Larter668.3 years
Hocking680.7 years
Donahue484.0 years
Hintze480.5 years
Nelson477.8 years
Olsen471.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mackay, ID
  • 59.2%Electricity
  • 28.4%Wood
  • 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.7%No fuel used
  • 0.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mackay, ID
  • 78.9%Electricity
  • 21.1%Utility gas


Mackay compared to Idaho state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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  • Marc Klein (1)
  • Casey C. Whitworth (1)
  • Francis Patrick Magee (1)

Total of 5 patent applications in 2008-2024.