The Town FilesMarble Hill, Missouri
City in Bollinger County · population 1,388 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $101,400
- Household income
- $37,734
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 28.8
Marble Hill is a city of 1,388 people in Bollinger County, Missouri. The median home is worth $101,400, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900).
How Marble Hill ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marble Hill is worth $101,400, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $37,734, which is more affordable than 54% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 54.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marble Hill | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $775 | $855 |
| Median household income | $37,734 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 54.9% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Marble Hill
| People | Marble Hill | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 34.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.5% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in Marble Hill
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 51.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.5 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marble Hill since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 14, 2025 about 6.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 19, 2014.
Severe weather in Bollinger County since 1996
Bollinger County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4939: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4803: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Bollinger County
Bollinger County had 1,794 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,371 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Marble Hill itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Marble Hill
5 public schools with 1,056 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODLAND ELEM. | PK-4 | 350 | 13.5 |
| WOODLAND HIGH | 9-12 | 273 | 14.4 |
| WOODLAND MIDDLE | 5-8 | 258 | 13.6 |
| LEOPOLD ELEM. | K-6 | 90 | 10.0 |
| LEOPOLD HIGH | 7-12 | 85 | 9.4 |
Towns near Marble Hill
- Advance, MO14.3 mi · 1,349 people · home $127,500
- Gordonville, MO16.9 mi · 625 people · home $241,500
- Jackson, MO18.8 mi · 15,481 people · home $240,000
- Chaffee, MO19.5 mi · 3,057 people · home $117,400
- Cape Girardeau, MO23.3 mi · 39,540 people · home $196,300
- Oran, MO23.5 mi · 1,195 people · home $135,000
- Kelso, MO24.9 mi · 554 people · home $215,400
- Scott City, MO25.0 mi · 4,346 people · home $147,500
Marble Hill questions
Is Marble Hill, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marble Hill scores better for retirees than 18% of Missouri towns and quieter than 60%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.8).
How much does a house cost in Marble Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Marble Hill is valued at $101,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,734, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Marble Hill?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.9 inches of precipitation a year and 7.5 inches of snow.
Does Marble Hill get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marble Hill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 14, 2025. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)