At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$27,364 per capita
Home Value
$330,600
Zillow: $503,345
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.0% smoking rate
How Marcola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marcola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marcola a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marcola residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,364. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,944 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marcola is $330,600 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $503,345. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
17.6% of adults in Marcola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marcola has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.
Data Overview
People
Population561
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$27,364
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$6,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$330,600
Rent
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$503,345
Housing Units138
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain66.6 in/yr
AQI25 (Good)
Elevation538 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Marcola was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.