The Town FilesMarshall, Missouri
City in Saline County · population 13,806 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,900
- Household income
- $54,437
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 30.9
Marshall is a city of 13,806 people in Saline County, Missouri. The median home is worth $147,900, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more of a college town than 94% of Missouri towns, hipper than 91% of Missouri towns, more walkable than 85% of Missouri towns.
How Marshall ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marshall is worth $147,900, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $54,437, which is more affordable than 54% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $761 a month. 65.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marshall | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,900 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $761 | $855 |
| Median household income | $54,437 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 65.4% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marshall
| People | Marshall | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 14.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Marshall
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 18.9°F. About 41.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.1 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshall since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 2006 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 30, 1985.
Severe weather in Saline County since 1996
Saline County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Saline County
Saline County had 8,879 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,958 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Marshall itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Marshall
10 public schools with 2,472 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHALL SR. HIGH | 9-12 | 797 | 14.2 |
| BUEKER MIDDLE | 6-8 | 520 | 12.1 |
| SPAINHOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL | K-2 | 472 | 14.3 |
| BENTON ELEM. | 3-4 | 215 | 13.4 |
| Northwest 5th Grade Center | 5-5 | 183 | 15.3 |
| EASTWOOD ELEM. | 3-4 | 134 | 12.2 |
| Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr | PK-PK | 80 | 13.3 |
| HARDEMAN ELEM. | PK-8 | 64 | 9.1 |
| PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL | K-12 | 7 | 7.0 |
| SALINE CO. CAREER CTR. | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Marshall
- Carrollton, MO23.2 mi · 3,514 people · home $110,200
- Boonville, MO26.7 mi · 7,964 people · home $187,900
- Fayette, MO27.8 mi · 2,803 people · home $146,700
- Higginsville, MO28.3 mi · 4,817 people · home $166,100
- Sedalia, MO28.4 mi · 21,725 people · home $143,000
Marshall questions
Is Marshall, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marshall scores better for retirees than 47% of Missouri towns and quieter than 14%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.9).
How much does a house cost in Marshall?
The median owner-occupied home in Marshall is valued at $147,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,437, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $761 a month.
What is the weather like in Marshall?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.8 inches of precipitation a year and 8.1 inches of snow.
Does Marshall get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 2006. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)