The Town FilesMarshall County, Illinois
11,647 people. The median home is worth $142,800 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $71,585.
Towns in Marshall County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry | 2,320 | $117,000 | $65,577 | 44.8 |
| Lacon | 1,878 | $121,900 | $63,162 | 38.8 |
| Toluca | 1,340 | $113,500 | $69,545 | 39.9 |
| Wenona | 974 | $101,100 | $43,300 | 36.0 |
People and housing
| Marshall County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $782 | $960 |
| Median household income | $71,585 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 46.1 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,765 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,124 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 367 storm events in Marshall County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marshall County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | EM-3269: Snow |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).