Marshall County, Illinois
Among the top 24% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
- top 16% for amenities nearby
- bottom 3% for property tax rate
Marshall County is a county in Illinois with about 12,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, violent crime, and property crime. It rates lower on sales tax and property tax rate.
Official websitemarshallcountyillinois.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.8 in2.0 in
humid 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 41% of US counties
Home Value$125k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$746better than 68% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.07%better than 3% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.89%better than 18% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 61% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.3 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall21.6 inbetter than 38% of US counties
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 51% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 53% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk27.2better than 71% of US counties
School Quality52.3better than 46% of US counties
Violent Crime436/100kbetter than 74% of US counties
Property Crime507/100kbetter than 72% of US counties
Community
Population11,74026th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.283rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1114th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0160th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.9%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.1%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 29% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 43% of US counties
Airport Distance98 mibetter than 50% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.4%better than 44% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.37better than 84% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 68% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marshall County an affordable place to live?
- Marshall County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marshall County?
- The median home value in Marshall County is $125k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marshall County?
- Median household income in Marshall County is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marshall County?
- Median gross rent in Marshall County is $746 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marshall County safe?
- Marshall County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 436/100k (better than 74%). Property crime is 507/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marshall County?
- Marshall County averages 75°F in July and 24°F in January, with 37.3 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marshall County?
- Public-school quality in Marshall County is about average, scoring better than 46% 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 27 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)