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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density1,086/sq mi
Coordinates39.3995°N, 87.6912°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0460 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.7 / 100
Community Resilience67.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 107 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 106 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 107 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 59 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 55 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 110 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 107 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 94 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 90 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 107 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 141 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 119 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 106 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 106 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 55 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 93 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 122 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 146 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 27 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

485 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 659 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 84 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 64 km 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 83 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 92 km 1
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 82 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Marshall has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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