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Marion, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Perry County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,994
Population
283/sq mi density
$38,221
Median Income
$14,817 per capita
$108,300
Home Value
$120,984 Zillow
$533
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
267
Violent Crime/100K
1,661 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$38,221 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $533/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 283/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6320°N, 87.3173°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Perry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 5.1 in |
Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (2.9").