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Marshall, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,797 Population 874/sq mi density
$75,220 Median Income $47,802 per capita
$169,800 Home Value $233,853 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 1,158 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,220 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,800 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Marshall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation903 ft (275 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density874/sq mi
Coordinates42.2626°N, 84.9587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyEaton County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.2 / 100
Community Resilience88.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 39 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 66 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 15 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 88 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 146 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 145 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

400 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,121 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 19 km 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 62 km 23
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 14 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 82 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 49 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 63 km 5
May 11, 1974 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 54 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in

Marshall has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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