Marissa, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Randolph County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,133 Population 157/sq mi density
$48,393 Median Income $29,798 per capita
$87,000 Home Value $114,909 Zillow
$572 Median Rent 41.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$48,393 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, $572/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Marissa, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,393
36% below
$29,798 per capita
Home Value
$87,000
69% below
Zillow: $114,909
Median Rent
$572/mo
51% below
41.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Marissa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marissa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
31%
Rent
49%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marissa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marissa residents earn a median household income of $48,393 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,798. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marissa is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,909. Median rent is $572/month, with 41.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

13.2% of adults in Marissa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marissa has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,133
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,393
Per Capita$29,798
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$2,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent$572
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$114,909
Housing Units789
Rent Burden41.8%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation421 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Marissa was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.