Marshall is a small town of 3,939 in Illinois, with a median household income of $64,018
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marshall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Marshall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marshall city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.1
Marshall's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marshall costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marshall, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$816
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,018
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marshall's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.6 /100k
Property Crime
1219.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marshall is served primarily by Marshall CUSD 2C.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marshall, IL
National Avg
School District
Marshall CUSD 2C
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marshall sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.1 inches of snow per year.
Marshall's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marshall roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,000 and median rent is $816/month.
Marshall's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1219.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marshall are operated by Marshall CUSD 2C.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marshall, IL has a population of 3,939, a median household income of $64,018, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Marshall averages 34.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches
with about 19.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marshall, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62441.
The population of Marshall, Illinois is 3,939 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marshall: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $111,000, median household income $64,018, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marshall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
