Marquette, KS

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
637 Population 1,327/sq mi density
$59,400 Median Income $42,046 per capita
$87,100 Home Value $144,098 Zillow
$733 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,400 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, $733/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,400
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,100
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $733
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.6%
95% lower than US avg

How Marquette Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population637
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density1,327/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,400
Per Capita$42,046
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$2,636M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$733
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$144,098

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,392 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+92.5%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Libraries6

Is Marquette a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Marquette has a population of 637 with a density of 1,327 people per square mile. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%).

Population

637
Total Population
1,327
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Marquette vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Marquette vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marquette is $59,400, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Marquette vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,400
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,046
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
IRS Avg AGI$75,497

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.6%
95% below US avg
Establishments (County)974
County GDP$2,636M

Business (County)

Restaurants75
Healthcare93
Retail109
Manufacturing55

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,206
20% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Work from Home0.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Marquette is $87,100, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $733 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $144,098.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,100
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$144,098

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$9
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.5%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$733
37% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,206
20% above US avg
Effective Rate4.83%
In Marquette, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.4% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Marquette vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death6,868/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access67.6%
Healthcare Facilities93

Crime Rates: Marquette vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Marquette has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.6 inches
22% below US avg
Snowfall11.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,392 ft (424 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,327/sq mi
Coordinates38.5558°N, 97.8344°W
County FIPS20113
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 41.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+92.5%
School Test Score5.80
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,327/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities93
Restaurants75
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Work from Home0.6%

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