Marshall County , Iowa
Population: 39,971 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $72,785 Home $134,100 Rent $860/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 39,971 residents, Marshall County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Marshall County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$72,785
Median Income
household
$134,100
Home Value
median
$860/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $72,785 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,737 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| Median Home Value | $134,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $860/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 39,971 |
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
44.1%
Obesity
12.7%
Diabetes
15.2%
Smoking
30.6%
High Blood Pressure
27.4%
No Physical Activity
19.4%
Depression
35.1%
Insufficient Sleep
78.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 62.5 · 62th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
82.67
🌀 Hurricane
15.23
🔥 Wildfire
62.09
❄️ Winter Storm
84.72
🌍 Earthquake
27.54
☀️ Drought
97.87
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