At a Glance
Median Income
$75,288
$47,280 per capita
Home Value
$174,100
Zillow: $188,266
Median Rent
$637/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.5% smoking rate
How Marcus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marcus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marcus a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marcus residents earn a median household income of $75,288 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,280. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marcus is $174,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,266. Median rent is $637/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
28.0% of adults in Marcus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marcus has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,236
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,288
Per Capita$47,280
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,100
Rent$637
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$188,266
Housing Units641
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation1,456 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Marcus was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.