MarshallWisconsinDowntown, 2008
Marshall’s story
189 years in pictures
Census counts: 332 in 1880, 3,787 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 4 maps from 1890 on.
- 1837Marshall is settled
MarshallWI
A town of 3,696, settled in 1837.
Photo: self · CC BY-SA 2.5
Population
3,696
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$363K
+2.4% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
35.7
years
Jobs based here
524
A commuter town
TownGrade
B+
#190 of 357 in WI
Is Marshall a good place to live?
Marshall grades B+ overall, 190th of 357 graded towns in Wisconsin, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It reports less crime per resident than 86% of U.S. towns and 7% of its land is conserved. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $86K. Its lowest everyday mark is in schools: its schools rank behind 64% of the state's. A typical home there costs about $363K, 4.1 years of the Madison metro’s $89K median household income. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 84% of U.S. towns. Only 5 of the 362 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of residents 65 or older than Marshall. The biggest place to walk is Charles Langer Family Park, 113 acres with 1 miles of trail.
What makes Marshall stand out
Where Marshall beats most towns.
Get outside
2 miles of trails in Marshall
6.7% of the town is conserved land, across 8 parks and preserves.
2
Converse Park0.3 mi of trails · 18 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Marshall grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Marshall is from typical.
SafetyAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.7 of 20; 2.1% of households have no car; 0.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 21% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Jobs & income524 jobs based hereB+Open →HealthColumbus Community Hospital 10.7 miles awayB+Open →SchoolsC+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trailsAOpen →History2 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.7; 23% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 49 attractions →Camp Randall Stadium and 19 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Marshall. Close and well known come first.
19 mi Stadium & arenaCamp Randall Stadium
12 mi State parkAztalan State Park
in town Theme parkLittle Amerricka
18 mi Stadium & arenaKohl Center
38 mi Park & preserveIce Age Trail
37 mi State parkDevil's Lake State ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Camp Randall Stadium: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Aztalan State Park: Joshua Mayer - Flickr user wackybadger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Little Amerricka: Dklompmaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kohl Center: Pbrown111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Ice Age Trail: MDuchek, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Lake State Park: CrispAir at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Marshall: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Marshall, and how to reach them.
PowerRock Energy Cooperative14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMarshall WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Marshall’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Marshall ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2026
ZIP code5355953559 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marshall.
Marshall sends most of its workers to Madison and beyond and has fewer 90° days than most of the country, though not than most of Wisconsin; it also has many renters stretched by housing costs.
OutdoorsA
6.7% of Marshall is conserved land
1.6 miles of trail in 8 parks and preserves. Marshall’s trail density is 0.7 miles per square mile, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 0.4 and U.S. towns at 0.4.
#83for trails in WI
| Marshall | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 6.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
6.7%
conserved · 100 of 1,491 acres
1.6 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Charles Langer Family Park | 1 mi | 113 |
| 2. Converse Park | 0.3 mi | 18 |
| 3. Riley-Deppe County Park | 0.1 mi | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC+
For schools, Marshall earns a C+
Its public schools are run by the Marshall School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
36%of WI districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Early Learning CenterLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 | 251 | – |
| Marshall HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 281 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
For safety, Marshall earns an A
Marshall’s property crime rate is 2.1 per 1,000 residents, below both Wisconsin’s towns (6.5) and U.S. towns (9.9).
86%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Marshall | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.1 per 1,000 residents | 6.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.1 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Marshall1.1
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Marshall2.1
Wisconsin10.3
U.S.15.5
86th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
83rd
percentile among WI towns
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
8
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Marshall faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Marshall.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1978
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About one in three of Marshall’s working residents commute to Madison
Marshall has 524 jobs for its 1,899 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Most working residents leave Marshall for work: only 5% work in town. 12% of residents live below the poverty line in Marshall. The top destinations are Madison (36%), Sun Prairie (9%) and Waterloo (3%).
5%work in town
| Marshall | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.8% | 8.4% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Marshall5%
Madison36%
Sun Prairie9%
Waterloo3%
Fitchburg3%
17 mi
median commute distance
524
jobs based in Marshall
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 16% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Residents of Marshall are healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
Marshall beats the Wisconsin average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 74% of Marshall adults had a checkup this year.
67%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Marshall | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 78% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
5 better24 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Marshall | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 22.4% | 26.6% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| Fewer women getting mammograms | 72.2% | 80.3% |
Columbus Community Hospital
10.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
54th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Marshall, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
The Lake Mills Wwtp weather station, 10 miles away, records that about 12 days a year reach 90°: fewer than most of the country, but more than 79% of Wisconsin places with climate records. July afternoons average 82.5°: cooler than most of the country, but hotter than 90% of Wisconsin places with climate records; January nights average 10.9°.
Marshall has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Marshall’s January low is 11°F. About 42 inches of snow falls in a winter.
42″snow a winter
| Marshall | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 11°F | 11°F | 22°F |
| July high | 83°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–30°
Spring35–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall39–60°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B−
For cost of living, Marshall earns a B−
68.3% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 43.7% across Wisconsin.
The median rent in Marshall is $874 a month. The typical Marshall home is worth about $363,000, up 2.4% in a year, 8% above the Wisconsin typical home.
$363KZillow home value
| Marshall | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $874 a month | $1,080 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Marshall$363K
Wisconsin$337K
+2.4%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Marshall
20pages on Marshall
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 64% of WI districts · 4 schoolsSafetyA1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than WI on 5 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$363K typical home · up 2.4% in a yearWork & commuteB+$86K median household income · 524 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 21% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Marshall
Herzing University-MadisonUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Madison11.7 mi$13,450 tuitionMadison Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Madison13.8 mi$4,977 in-state tuition
About 14 of every 100 Marshall residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Marshall for work
Where Marshall’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
524jobs based in Marshall
5%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Marshall
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Marshall is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Maunesha River. The population was 3,787 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1837
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 53559
Questions about Marshall
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Marshall, WI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Marshall grades B+ overall, better than 66% of U.S. towns and #190 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B+ for health, A for safety and C+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Marshall, WI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Marshall, WI known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Craig Benzine and Francis Fagan.