At a Glance
Median Income
$57,188
$27,635 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
Zillow: $68,013
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.2% smoking rate
How Marietta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marietta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marietta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marietta residents earn a median household income of $57,188 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,635. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marietta is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $68,013. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
20.3% of adults in Marietta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marietta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population110
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density407/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$27,635
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$68,013
Housing Units39
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation640 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Marietta was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.