The Town FilesMarceline, Missouri
City in Linn County · population 2,123 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $96,700
- Household income
- $63,355
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 35.3
Marceline is a city of 2,123 people in Linn County, Missouri. The median home is worth $96,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for families than 90% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 87% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 83% of Missouri towns.
How Marceline 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 Marceline is worth $96,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $63,355, which is more affordable than 96% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $642 a month. 72.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marceline | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,700 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $642 | $855 |
| Median household income | $63,355 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 72.7% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marceline
| People | Marceline | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 29.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in Marceline
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 17.7°F. About 42.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marceline since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 21, 1967 about 2.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Linn County since 1996
Linn County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Linn County
Linn County had 4,078 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,083 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Marceline itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Marceline
2 public schools with 675 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCELINE HIGH | 6-12 | 351 | 13.5 |
| WALT DISNEY ELEM. | PK-5 | 324 | 12.5 |
Towns near Marceline
- Brookfield, MO8.4 mi · 4,111 people · home $102,100
- Bevier, MO20.5 mi · 636 people · home $94,200
- Salisbury, MO21.7 mi · 1,563 people · home $102,400
- Brunswick, MO22.2 mi · 801 people · home $76,100
- Macon, MO25.4 mi · 5,457 people · home $151,800
- Huntsville, MO29.0 mi · 1,376 people · home $111,400
Marceline questions
Is Marceline, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marceline scores better for retirees than 83% of Missouri towns and quieter than 71%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Marceline?
The median owner-occupied home in Marceline is valued at $96,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,355, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $642 a month.
What is the weather like in Marceline?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 18.9 inches of snow.
Does Marceline get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marceline since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 21, 1967. 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)