Marshville is a town in Union County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Marshville had a population of 2,522. Marshville is known as the birthplace of country music singer Randy Travis.

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How Marshville ranks

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#14Highest graduation rate in NC #31Lowest property tax in NC #47Most affordable in NC All NC rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code28103

Area code704

Living in Marshville

Housing in Marshville

$338K▲ 3.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Marshville home is worth about $338,000, up 3.3% in a year, close to the North Carolina typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Marshville

Safety Grade D

Marshville reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 93% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Marshville 6.2

North Carolina 3.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Marshville 27.9

North Carolina 18.1

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Marshville

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Most working residents leave Marshville for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Monroe (25%), Charlotte (20%) and Indian Trail (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Monroe

25%

Charlotte

20%

Indian Trail

Matthews

4%Work in townlive and work in Marshville 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,048Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Marshville

Health Grade C

Healthier than 25% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 42% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with North Carolina

1better than NC·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 3▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.7%Fewer adults who have had cancerNC 7.9% · better 22.6%More adults facing food insecurityNC 15.2% · worse

Care nearby

Atrium Health UnionMonroe · 8.7 mi · ER

Kintegra at Atrium Women's Center - MonroeMonroe · 8.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Marshville · CMS · HRSAHealth in Marshville →

Natural hazards in Marshville

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes

0Does Marshville flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Marshville

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Marshville →

Climate in Marshville

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Marshville has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

56° / 33°Winter

73° / 49°Spring

89° / 67°Summer

74° / 50°Fall

How much snow does Marshville get?About 2 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 1, with the last in spring around Apr 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Marshville

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School Grade A-

The public schools Marshville’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 81% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

See how Marshville’s schools compare in NC →

DistrictUnion County Public SchoolsSchools2

Marshville Elementary B-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 419 students East Union Middle CMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 683 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NC. Ratings are from neighbors.