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Marietta, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
110 Population 407/sq mi density
$57,188 Median Income $27,635 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $68,013 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
280 Violent Crime/100K 1,557 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Marietta, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,188
24% below
$27,635 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
71% below
Zillow: $68,013
Violent Crime
280/100K
26% below
1,557/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marietta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 3.6% (0% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Marietta reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,557/100K.

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 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population110
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density407/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans81.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$27,635
Unemployment3.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent280/100K
Property1,557/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,637/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband47.0%
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.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.