At a Glance
Violent Crime
79/100K
2,090/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
10.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Marathon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marathon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marathon a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Marathon reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,090/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Marathon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
10.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marathon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population150
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density882/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,664
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership20.9%
Zillow$294,903
Housing Units68
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent79/100K
Property2,090/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,757/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation917 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+10.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Marathon was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
42.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 354 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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