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Marshall, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
426 Population 105/sq mi density
$53,906 Median Income $10,207 per capita
$23,900 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$53,906 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$23,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Marshall, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,906
28% below
$10,207 per capita
Home Value
$23,900
92% below
Zillow: $435,931
Violent Crime
871/100K
129% above
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
308% above
38.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
47% above
37.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Marshall Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
8%
Poverty
308%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
408%
Crime
229%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marshall a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marshall residents earn a median household income of $53,906 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,207. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marshall is $23,900 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Marshall reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K.

Education

4.9% of adults in Marshall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marshall has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population426
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$53,906
Per Capita$10,207
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty38.2%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$23,900
Rent
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units50
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K

Health

Obesity47.2%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking37.0%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation105 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband79.0%

Did You Know?

Marshall was founded in 1970.
The median home in Marshall was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (400 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.