The Town FilesMarshall, Illinois
City in Clark County · population 3,947 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,500
- Household income
- $76,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 43.5
Marshall is a city of 3,947 people in Clark County, Illinois. The median home is worth $118,500, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks hipper than 81% of Illinois towns.
How Marshall ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marshall is worth $118,500, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $76,250, which is more affordable than 85% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $867 a month. 66.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marshall | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $867 | $960 |
| Median household income | $76,250 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 66.9% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marshall
| People | Marshall | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 90.4% |
Weather in Marshall
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 16.6°F. About 42.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.5 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshall since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 2, 2025 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 25, 2024.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 4,392 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,606 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Marshall itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Marshall
5 public schools with 1,197 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elem School | 3-6 | 363 | 13.4 |
| Marshall High School | 9-12 | 338 | 10.9 |
| South Elem School | PK-2 | 298 | 11.9 |
| Marshall Jr High School | 7-8 | 198 | 15.2 |
| H E L P Marshall | PK-PK | — | — |
Towns near Marshall
- Paris, IL14.9 mi · 8,291 people · home $75,700
- Terre Haute, IN17.4 mi · 58,389 people · home $115,700
- North Terre Haute, IN19.8 mi · 4,222 people · home $152,900
- Clinton, IN23.7 mi · 4,831 people · home $101,600
- Sullivan, IN25.8 mi · 4,264 people · home $128,100
- Charleston, IL26.6 mi · 17,286 people · home $137,400
- Robinson, IL27.1 mi · 7,150 people · home $109,100
Marshall questions
Is Marshall, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marshall scores better for retirees than 56% of Illinois towns and quieter than 39%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.5).
How much does a house cost in Marshall?
The median owner-occupied home in Marshall is valued at $118,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,250, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $867 a month.
What is the weather like in Marshall?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.7 inches of precipitation a year and 14.5 inches of snow.
Does Marshall get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2025. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)