At a Glance
Median Income
$45,100
$33,491 per capita
Home Value
$143,500
Zillow: $182,523
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
9.4% smoking rate
How Marathon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marathon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marathon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marathon residents earn a median household income of $45,100 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,491. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marathon is $143,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,523. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
22.8% of adults in Marathon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marathon has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population271
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,100
Per Capita$33,491
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$611M
Avg Weekly Wage$986
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,500
Rent
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$182,523
Housing Units319
Rent Burden12.1%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,718/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,140 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Marathon was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (134 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.