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Marceline, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,269 Population 692/sq mi density
$55,139 Median Income $29,027 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $138,099 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
1,301 Violent Crime/100K 1,162 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,139 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,301 violent crimes/100K (242% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Marceline, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,139
27% below
$29,027 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
66% below
Zillow: $138,099
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,301/100K
242% above
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
263 sunny days/yr

How Marceline Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marceline's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
34%
Rent
53%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marceline a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marceline residents earn a median household income of $55,139 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,027. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marceline is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,099. Median rent is $618/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Marceline reports 1,301 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 242% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,162/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.9% of adults in Marceline hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marceline has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,269
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density692/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,139
Per Capita$29,027
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty17.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent$618
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$138,099
Housing Units1,026
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,301/100K
Property1,162/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,301/100K
Burglary465/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation860 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband80.3%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Marceline was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (34 miles).
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.