Illinois
Marseilles is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,071. Residents earn $56,777 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Marseilles receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Marseilles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marseilles is $56,777, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Marseilles is $119,100, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Marseilles is below the national average at 239 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,075 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Marseilles experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,777 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,391 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,126 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,712 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,450 |
| County GDP | $7,670M |
| Restaurants | 328 |
| Healthcare | 242 |
| Retail | 377 |
| Manufacturing | 141 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,277 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.27% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $119,100 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $200,013 |
| Median List Price | $149,000 |
| Median List Price | $149,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $100 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,039 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,277 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.27% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,943/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 242 |
| Total Violent | 239.4/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 79.8/100K |
| Robbery | 20.0/100K |
| Assault | 139.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,075.0/100K |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 558.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,416.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 99.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.0 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2822°N, 88.6814°W |
| County FIPS | 17099 |
Winner: Republican by 18.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.2% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 242 |
| Restaurants | 328 |
| Retail Stores | 377 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |