Marshall, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Searcy County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,445 Population 354/sq mi density
$29,688 Median Income $19,851 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $133,114 Zillow
$538 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
611 Violent Crime/100K 1,069 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$29,688 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $538/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
611 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Marshall, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,688
60% below
$19,851 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
64% below
Zillow: $133,114
Median Rent
$538/mo
54% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
611/100K
61% above
1,069/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
23.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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
40%
Home Value
36%
Rent
46%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marshall a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 $29,688 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,851. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marshall is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,114. Median rent is $538/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Marshall reports 611 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,069/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Marshall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marshall has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,445
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,688
Per Capita$19,851
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$259M
Avg Weekly Wage$707

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$538
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$133,114
Housing Units719
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent611/100K
Property1,069/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking23.7%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death10,894/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation934 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Marshall was founded in 1884.
The median home in Marshall was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.