Marshall County, Iowa
Among the top 22% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
- top 9% for walkability
- top 17% for cost of living
- bottom 13% for property tax rate
Marshall County is a county in Iowa with about 40,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, cost of living, and comfortable days. It rates lower on income tax and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.marshall.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.2 in
humid 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US counties
Home Value$126k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$832better than 47% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 63% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.55%better than 13% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.04%better than 25% of US counties
Unemployment5.6%better than 33% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.5 in37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall26.1 inbetter than 32% of US counties
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 57% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk62.5better than 37% of US counties
School Quality48.0better than 35% of US counties
Violent Crime955/100kbetter than 38% of US counties
Property Crime1212/100kbetter than 36% of US counties
Community
Population40,04963rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.524th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3763rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.3%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.7%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)24.3%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.2%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 81% of US counties
Walkability9.5/20better than 91% of US counties
Airport Distance158 mibetter than 23% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.6%better than 52% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.49better than 75% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 69% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marshall County an affordable place to live?
- Marshall County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marshall County?
- The median home value in Marshall County is $126k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marshall County?
- Median household income in Marshall County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marshall County?
- Median gross rent in Marshall County is $832 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marshall County safe?
- Marshall County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 955/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 1212/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marshall County?
- Marshall County averages 73°F in July and 19°F in January, with 37.5 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marshall County?
- Public-school quality in Marshall County is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marshall County?
- The average one-way commute in Marshall County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)