Mackay, Idaho
| Mackay, Idaho | |
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| Town | |
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 Location in Custer County and the state of Idaho |
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| Coordinates: 43°54′43″N 113°36′49″W / 43.91194°N 113.61361°WCoordinates: 43°54′43″N 113°36′49″W / 43.91194°N 113.61361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Custer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,906 ft (1,800 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 517 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 506 |
| • Density | 601.2/sq mi (232.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 83251 |
| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-49240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0397886 |
Mackay 
i/mæˈkiː/) is a town in Custer County, Idaho, United States. The population was 517 at the 2010 census. The town is pronounced "Mackie" with the accent on the first syllable.
Mackay is located at 43°54′43″N 113°36′49″W / 43.91194°N 113.61361°W (43.911880, -113.613669), at an elevation of 5,905 feet (1,800 m).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.86 square miles (2.23 km2), all of it land.
About 20 miles (32 km) north of Mackay is Idaho's highest mountain: Borah Peak, with a summit elevation of 12,662 feet (3,859 m). Mt. McCaleb, 11,427 feet (3,483 m), overlooks the city.
The climate of Mackay ranges from lows of -40 °F (-40 °C) to highs of +30 °F (-1 °C) in the winter. In the summer, temperatures range from lows of 30 °F (-1 °C) to highs of 100 °F (38 °C) in some areas. Mackay has a fairly dry climate, typical of high desert bordering alpine areas.
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