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Marshfield, MO


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Marshfield, Missouri

Marshfield, Missouri, in Webster county, is 23 miles E of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 151 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Springfield metropolitan area. Marshfield has a population of 5,720.

The People and Families of Marshfield

In Marshfield, about 58% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Marshfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marshfield had a median family income of $36,090.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marshfield ($2,200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Marshfield Housing

About 60% of housing units in Marshfield are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Marshfield, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Marshfield Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Marshfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Marshfield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marshfield, MO

Comparing Marshfield 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
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men23
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents95
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime44

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