Kansas
Marquette is a small town in Kansas with a population of 637. Residents earn $59,400 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Marquette receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Marquette offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marquette is $59,400, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Marquette is $87,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Marquette experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,400 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,046 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,135 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,497 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 974 |
| County GDP | $2,636M |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Healthcare | 93 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,206 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.83% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |
| Census Median | $87,100 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $144,098 |
| $/Sq Ft | $9 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,206 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.83% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,868/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.6 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,392 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5558°N, 97.8344°W |
| County FIPS | 20113 |
Winner: Republican by 41.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,327/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |