City safety & data profile

MarshallMO

Marshall, MO is a 13K-resident city in Saline County with a median household income of $54,437.

Saline County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Marshall, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Marshall has a population larger than 18% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $147,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 82%
By size
$54,437
Median income
$147,900
Median home
17.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Marshall

Marshall posts a median household income higher than 14% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Marshall area.

Top 86%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Marshall

Where Marshall income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$54,437 Bottom 14% higher than 14% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Marshall, MO beyond the headline numbers

Marshall sits inside Saline County, Missouri, at roughly 39.12°N, -93.20°W. Population 13,039, $54,437 median household income. Median home value $147,900, median rent $761. Poverty rate 17.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Marshall's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.9%, then obesity at 37%. 1 hospital in/around Marshall, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Marshall from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,039
Marshall
Median Income
$54,437
-20% vs avg
Median Home Value
$147,900
-35% vs avg
Median Age
30.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Saline County) - Marshall's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
23K-0%
Median Income
$57,931+47%
Median Home Value
$150,500+76%
Poverty Rate
16.4%-12%
Unemployment
3.2%-56%

Economics

Economics indicators for Marshall, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$761/mo
Poverty Rate
17.1% +20% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.4%
Work From Home 3.8%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 72.6%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.9%
Obesity
37%
High Blood Pressure
32%
Physical Inactivity
30.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Binge Drinking
17.1%
Current Smoking
15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
14%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.9%
Diabetes
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.5%
Annual Checkup 76.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
FITZGIBBON HOSPITAL
MARSHALL · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Marshall, MO?
Marshall, MO has a population of 13,039 people, located in Saline County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Marshall?
The median household income in Marshall, MO is $54,437 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
What is the median home value in Marshall?
The median home value in Marshall, MO is $147,900. Median rent is $761/month.
What are the top health concerns in Marshall?
The top health indicators in Marshall include Short Sleep Duration (39.9%), Obesity (37%), High Blood Pressure (32%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Marshall?
Marshall has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Marshall?
The median age in Marshall, MO is 30.9 years. 25.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Marshall, MO is located in Saline County, Missouri. With a population of 13K and a $54,437 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Marshall area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Marshall's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Saline County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.