Marseilles
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Marseilles, Illinois is a friendly river town set amidst the scenic beauty of LaSalle County, offering historic charm and access to outdoor recreation. While small, it benefits from local diners, riverside parks, and strong community spirit, making it inviting for travelers seeking Midwestern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
4,845
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.33°, -88.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
86
Monthly Cost
$1,800
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$3,150
Cashless
73
English
100
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
963 mm
Internet Speed
275 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
VYS
Distance
37 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 61/100.