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Marshall is a small city of 13,687 in Missouri, with a median household income of $52,171
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% 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: 90.6
Marshall's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marshall costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marshall, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$741
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,171
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marshall's violent crime rate is 139.8 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
139.8 /100k
Property Crime
1015.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marshall is served primarily by MARSHALL.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marshall, MO
National Avg
School District
MARSHALL
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marshall sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Marshall's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marshall roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,100 and median rent is $741/month.
Marshall's violent crime rate is 139.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1015.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marshall are operated by MARSHALL.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marshall, MO has a population of 13,687, a median household income of $52,171, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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 36.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches
with about 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marshall, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65340.
The population of Marshall, Missouri is 13,687 with a median age of 31.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marshall: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $137,100, median household income $52,171, crime index 41 (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.
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