Marshall, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clark County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,987 Population 1,086/sq mi density
$70,950 Median Income $36,905 per capita
$118,500 Home Value $181,350 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
156 Violent Crime/100K 1,219 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,950 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,500 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Marshall, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,950
6% below
$36,905 per capita
Home Value
$118,500
58% below
Zillow: $181,350
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
59% below
1,219/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
18% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
94%
Home Value
42%
Rent
73%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marshall a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marshall residents earn a median household income of $70,950 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,905. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 337 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marshall is $118,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,350. Median rent is $850/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Marshall reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,219/100K.

Education

27.7% of adults in Marshall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marshall has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population3,987
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,086/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,950
Per Capita$36,905
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$715M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,500
Rent$850
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$181,350
Housing Units2,036
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent156/100K
Property1,219/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,615/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation623 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Marshall was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.