The Town FilesMarquette, Kansas
City in McPherson County · population 599 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,000
- Household income
- $61,923
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 52.7
Marquette is a city of 599 people in McPherson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $85,000, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for families than 97% of Kansas towns, easier by car than 79% of Kansas towns, more upscale than 76% of Kansas towns.
How Marquette ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marquette is worth $85,000, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $61,923, which is more affordable than 92% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $725 a month. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marquette | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,000 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $725 | $815 |
| Median household income | $61,923 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.9% | — |
Who lives in Marquette
| People | Marquette | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Marquette
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 29.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.6 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marquette since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 14, 2012 about 5.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 6, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 16, 2001.
Severe weather in McPherson County since 1996
McPherson County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
| March 5, 2017 | Fire | FM-5170: Highland Hills Fire |
| July 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4230: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in McPherson County
McPherson County had 16,413 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,013 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Marquette itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Towns near Marquette
- Lindsborg, KS8.8 mi · 3,776 people · home $188,000
- McPherson, KS15.8 mi · 14,082 people · home $211,700
- Galva, KS20.0 mi · 834 people · home $206,700
- Salina, KS21.4 mi · 46,889 people · home $173,200
- Inman, KS22.6 mi · 1,341 people · home $149,000
- Ellsworth, KS24.5 mi · 3,066 people · home $157,600
- Lyons, KS24.7 mi · 3,611 people · home $104,800
- Canton, KS24.8 mi · 685 people · home $128,200
Marquette questions
Is Marquette, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marquette scores better for retirees than 70% of Kansas towns and quieter than 72%. 36.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.7).
How much does a house cost in Marquette?
The median owner-occupied home in Marquette is valued at $85,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,923, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $725 a month.
What is the weather like in Marquette?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.6 inches of precipitation a year and 11.6 inches of snow.
Does Marquette get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marquette since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 14, 2012. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- 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)