The Town FilesMarsing, Idaho
City in Owyhee County · population 1,229 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $347,200
- Household income
- $70,202
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 45.1
Marsing is a city of 1,229 people in Owyhee County, Idaho. The median home is worth $347,200, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Idaho towns, better for families than 72% of Idaho towns.
How Marsing ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marsing is worth $347,200, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $70,202, which is more affordable than 40% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $654 a month. 56.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marsing | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,200 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $654 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $70,202 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 56.9% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Marsing
| People | Marsing | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.6% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.9% | 91.2% |
Weather in Marsing
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 10.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.4 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marsing since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on May 27, 2022 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 25, 2018.
Severe weather in Owyhee County since 1996
Owyhee County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| February 27, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1630: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| January 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | DR-1154: Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Owyhee County
Owyhee County had 3,544 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,269 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Marsing itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Marsing
3 public schools with 813 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 355 | 18.7 |
| MARSING HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 240 | 15.0 |
| MARSING MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 218 | 16.8 |
Towns near Marsing
- Homedale, ID8.0 mi · 2,881 people · home $238,000
- Greenleaf, ID8.7 mi · 812 people · home $363,700
- Caldwell, ID10.2 mi · 59,996 people · home $367,300
- Wilder, ID10.3 mi · 1,597 people · home $270,900
- Notus, ID12.0 mi · 609 people · home $287,000
- Nampa, ID12.6 mi · 100,200 people · home $370,800
- Middleton, ID14.9 mi · 9,425 people · home $403,100
- Parma, ID17.8 mi · 2,096 people · home $274,300
Marsing questions
Is Marsing, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marsing scores better for retirees than 64% of Idaho towns and quieter than 61%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Marsing?
The median owner-occupied home in Marsing is valued at $347,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,202, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $654 a month.
What is the weather like in Marsing?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.0 inches of precipitation a year and 9.4 inches of snow.
Does Marsing get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marsing since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on May 27, 2022. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)