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Marietta, IL

Illinois

Marietta is a small town in Illinois with a population of 110. Residents earn $57,188 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
110 Population 407/sq mi density
$57,188 Median Income $27,635 per capita
$81,700 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,188 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,188
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $81,700
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.3%
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Marietta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population110
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density407/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans81.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$27,635
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,138M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units39
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking17.2%
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation640 ft (195 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband47.0%
Libraries8

Is Marietta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marietta receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Marietta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Marietta is $57,188, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marietta is $81,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Marietta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Marietta has a population of 110 with a density of 407 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

110
Total Population
407
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Marietta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Marietta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marietta is $57,188, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Marietta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,188
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,635
Avg Weekly Wage$863
IRS Avg AGI$62,338

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)655
County GDP$1,138M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare69
Retail96
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone96.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Marietta is $81,700, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,700
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.9%
Housing Units39
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.71%
In Marietta, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 17.2% are current smokers. 25.7% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Marietta vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.2%
23% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep35.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.5%
Dental Visits64.4%
Premature Death8,637/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access60.9%
Healthcare Facilities69
Marietta has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall27.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density407/sq mi
Coordinates40.4995°N, 90.3930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.8-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 37.1%

Winner: Republican by 23.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
40% below US avg
High School+89.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density407/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access47.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants72
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone96.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

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