Imagine a place nestled among captivating woods, choice farmland and
spectacular lakes. Fill it with 16,000 midwesterners; honest,
straightforward and focused on the love of life. Give it a pro-business
attitude and the desire to grow, not for the sake of growth itself, but
rather for the benefits to be enjoyed. Add a commitment to reinvest in
the community through service. That's Macon, Missouri, a quiet but
active midwestern city built on the traditional family values. Yes,
Macon is probably like many other communities of its size. But is it
really?
The people of Macon are some of the most progressive you'll find. Our
public education system services over 1,500 students in one convenient
complex and is AAA rated, the highest educational rating in Missouri.
Students are exposed to computers and international languages at an
early age. Achievement scores throughout the district typically range
from .3 to .6 above national norms at every grade level. Over 55% of
our district's graduates participate in some type of continued
education, reflecting our commitment to education. We also offer a
private Catholic elementary school where 55 students enjoy a teacher to
student ration of 1 to 10. Tri County Christian School is a private
school that runs K through high school and has over 80 students. They
also have a preschool 2 through 4 with 40 students.
Macon also offers classes in a variety of specialized skills at the
Macon Area Vocational School and is near many of the finest public and
private universities, colleges and junior colleges in the Midwest. The
people of Macon are convinced that a good education is a prerequisite
to a good life.
An excellent public library holds over 32,000 books, 70 magazines, a
large selection of audio books and a collection of local history. The
library was renovated recently to make it a handicapped accessible
along with an elevator. There are 6 computers that are available for
use by customers.
Macon is also a community committed to good health. The Samaritan
Hospital, a modern, high quality health care facility, serves the area
with excellent health care. The hospital's commitment to growth has
included recent additions in equipment, programs and physicians. A
variety of health care professionals reside in our community, with
specialists as well as family doctors proudly calling Macon their home.
Macon boasts one of the lowest crime rates in America. In fact, it is
so low, many people can't believe it. But it's true, because we know
that in Macon, a neighbor is also a friend.
We look out for one another. It also helps to have excellent city and
county police forces as well as the regional office of the Missouri
State Highway Patrol here. All this gives us the security to take a run
in the park, sit on our front porch and sleep well at night, knowing
our families are safe.
Macon homes run the full gamut of style, size and character, for both
the young and the young at heart. Our neighborhoods are well designed,
well kept and near schools, churches and shopping.
Two of our oldest buildings have been completely restored and are home
to many of our seniors. These two structures reflect a unique
architecture which is representative of the housing you'll find
throughout the community. Of course, you'll also find homes which are
more traditional in nature. All are affordable with housing prices
lower than other midwestern cities and much lower than homes on either
coast. This is all due to the low cost of living you'll find here.
Macon County offers some of the best antique shops in Missouri. People
travel from all over to shop and browse through the over 20 different
craft, antique and collectible shops in Macon County.
Step back in time in one of the Macon County's museums or visit one of
the area's historical buildings. Several homes and public buildings in
the area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In Macon, a variety of churches, clubs and organizations reflect our
dedication to the community we serve. Newcomers and new members are
welcome and encouraged to join the folks that work to ensure a higher
quality of life for all our people.
But there's much more to life in Macon than work. There's recreation,
and lost of it. Our park system is one of the finest around with eight
public parks, five public tennis courts and three swimming pools. As
the county sear, we're also home to the Macon County Fairgrounds and
myriad of activities you'll enjoy there throughout the year.
Festivities like old-fashioned ice cream socials, a family style 4th of
July celebration, picnics and parades are all part of the heritage of
our midwestern lifestyle.
For the active sports enthusiast, Macon County is widely known for its
excellent hunting, fishing and water sports. Each year, hunters bag
records numbers of wildlife in our fields and woods. We have many small
ponds where you can catch bass or crappie. We have one of the finest
Army Corp of Engineers lakes in the Midwest and nearly 25,000 acres of
water where fresh water fishing, boating , skiing, swimming and sunning
are enjoyed throughout the seasons. Macon is also home to a fine
Country Club with a manicured golf course and pool. Other recreational
possibilities include bowling lanes, campgrounds, a fitness center,
YMCA and more.
But if spectating is a more appealing sport, we offer world renowned
exotic animal sales, Grand National tractor pulls (the only one in
Missouri), historic places, natural wonders, festivals, bull buck-off,
vintage car shows, community theatre and cinema. Discover Macon - A
Place to Grow and Go.
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