The Town FilesMarshall County, Kentucky
31,743 people. The median home is worth $173,800 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $65,831.
Towns in Marshall County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 4,756 | $157,000 | $66,827 | 43.2 |
| Calvert City | 2,514 | $165,700 | $48,906 | 37.9 |
People and housing
| Marshall County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $798 | $837 |
| Median household income | $65,831 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 45.1 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
11,710 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,678 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 787 storm events in Marshall County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marshall County has been included in 29 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).