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Marshall, Missouri

Introduction to Marshall, Missouri

Marshall, Missouri is located 47 miles W of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and is 74 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Saline County. The population of the city is 12,433.

Marshall History

The City of Marshall was named in honor of John Marshall, the statesman and jurist of the U.S. Supreme Court. The city is the county seat of Saline County, which was established in 1820. The county derived its name from the region's salt springs. The Saline County Courthouse was built in the city in January 1882. It was listed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1977.

Marshall and nearby Attractions

  • Town and Country Mall
  • Indian Foothills Park
  • Van Meter State Park
  • Boone's Lick State Park
  • Arrow Rock State Historical Park

Things To Do In Marshall

The Indian Foothills Park is a local attraction. One can enjoy shopping at the Town and Country Mall and Plaza Mall. The Rasse Lake is an ideal place to enjoy boating and fishing. Tourists can plan a trip to the Van Meter State Park, which offers facilities for hiking and camping. It offers a beautiful view and has several picnic areas. One can even visit the Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum and Arrow Rock State Historical Park.

Marshall Transportation

Columbia Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Marshall Higher Education

Missouri Valley College is the local higher education institution. Others in the neighborhood include Central Missouri State University, University of Missouri - Columbia, and Lincoln University.

High Points

Marshall strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMarshall Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMarshall Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Marshall Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Marshall Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Marshall Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marshall, MO

Comparing Marshall to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity810
Male Share of the Population79
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men47
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work810
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime76
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