The Town FilesMarysville, Kansas
City in Marshall County · population 3,447 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,200
- Household income
- $55,386
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 38.6
Marysville is a city of 3,447 people in Marshall County, Kansas. The median home is worth $119,200, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better transit than 97% of Kansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Kansas towns, more walkable than 74% of Kansas towns.
How Marysville ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marysville is worth $119,200, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $55,386, which is more affordable than 47% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $692 a month. 74.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marysville | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,200 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $692 | $815 |
| Median household income | $55,386 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 74.0% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marysville
| People | Marysville | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 9.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Marysville
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 15.3°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.8 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marysville since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 27, 2013 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 108 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on April 26, 2016.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4940: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 4,422 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,153 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Marysville itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Marysville
2 public schools with 785 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Elem | PK-6 | 417 | 12.6 |
| Marysville Jr/Sr High | 7-12 | 368 | 11.5 |
Marysville questions
Is Marysville, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marysville scores better for retirees than 57% of Kansas towns and quieter than 48%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Marysville?
The median owner-occupied home in Marysville is valued at $119,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,386, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $692 a month.
What is the weather like in Marysville?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 15.8 inches of snow.
Does Marysville get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marysville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 27, 2013. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- 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)