The Town FilesMarshfield, Missouri
City in Webster County · population 7,458 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,700
- Household income
- $67,642
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 36.0
Marshfield is a city of 7,458 people in Webster County, Missouri. The median home is worth $204,700, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900).
How Marshfield 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 Marshfield is worth $204,700, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $67,642, which is more affordable than 36% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $710 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marshfield | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,700 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $710 | $855 |
| Median household income | $67,642 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marshfield
| People | Marshfield | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in Marshfield
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshfield since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 7, 2008 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 90 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 26, 2024.
Severe weather in Webster County since 1996
Webster County has been included in 33 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 |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4885: Severe Storms 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 |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Webster County
Webster County had 8,569 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,339 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Marshfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Marshfield
6 public schools with 3,059 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHFIELD HIGH | 9-12 | 896 | 14.5 |
| MARSHFIELD JR. HIGH | 6-8 | 660 | 14.0 |
| DANIEL WEBSTER ELEM. | 2-3 | 470 | 13.8 |
| SHOOK ELEM. | 4-5 | 456 | 14.3 |
| EDWIN P. HUBBLE ELEM. | K-1 | 407 | 12.0 |
| Marshfield Early Learning Cntr | PK-PK | 170 | 28.3 |
Towns near Marshfield
- Strafford, MO12.5 mi · 2,561 people · home $169,400
- Rogersville, MO18.1 mi · 3,897 people · home $217,900
- Buffalo, MO23.3 mi · 3,290 people · home $141,800
- Springfield, MO23.3 mi · 169,176 people · home $177,700
- Lebanon, MO26.6 mi · 15,013 people · home $158,800
- Ozark, MO27.2 mi · 21,284 people · home $254,800
- Willard, MO28.0 mi · 6,344 people · home $212,900
- Battlefield, MO29.5 mi · 5,990 people · home $255,600
Marshfield questions
Is Marshfield, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marshfield scores better for retirees than 29% of Missouri towns and quieter than 44%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Marshfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Marshfield is valued at $204,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,642, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $710 a month.
What is the weather like in Marshfield?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 5.2 inches of snow.
Does Marshfield get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 7, 2008. 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)