Marne, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
132 Population 236/sq mi density
$52,917 Median Income $24,215 per capita
$88,100 Home Value $195,084 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,100 home value, $725/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Marne, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,917
30% below
$24,215 per capita
Home Value
$88,100
69% below
Zillow: $195,084
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Marne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
31%
Rent
62%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marne 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

Marne residents earn a median household income of $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,215. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marne is $88,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,084. Median rent is $725/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Education

21.3% of adults in Marne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marne has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population132
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$24,215
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,100
Rent$725
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$195,084
Housing Units53
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,814/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,237 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Marne was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.