At a Glance
Median Income
$53,906
$10,207 per capita
Home Value
$23,900
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.9%
38.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
37.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marshall a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 20.9% (481% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population426
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$53,906
Per Capita$10,207
Unemployment20.9%
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%
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking37.0%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death24,556/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
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
Broadband79.7%
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.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.