City profile
Marshall, MO
Saline County · Population 13,739
Marshall is a town in Saline County, MO with about 13,739 residents and a typical home value near $148,000. It is 48 miles from Columbia, MO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$147,900
Typical monthly housing
$923
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
74
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.7%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.39%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 52/100
Top hazards: Drought, Heat wave, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
82 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
13,739
Black population
4.7%
County
Saline County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 13,739 residents
- Typical home value about $148,000
- 48 miles from Columbia, MO
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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