At a Glance
Median Income
$35,074
$26,269 per capita
Home Value
$99,300
Zillow: $119,911
Median Rent
$852/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.0%
23.4% smoking rate
How Marks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marks a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marks residents earn a median household income of $35,074 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,269. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marks is $99,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,911. Median rent is $852/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
23.6% of adults in Marks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marks has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,483
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,159/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,074
Per Capita$26,269
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$683
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,300
Rent$852
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$119,911
Housing Units775
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity51.0%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death18,894/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation162 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute29 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Marks was founded in 1907.
The median home in Marks was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.