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Marion, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crittenden County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
13,641
Population
673/sq mi density
$80,637
Median Income
$38,116 per capita
$206,300
Home Value
$237,519 Zillow
$1,058
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
988
Violent Crime/100K
3,070 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,637 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,300 home value, $1,058/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
988 violent crimes/100K (160% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2042°N, 90.2067°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crittenden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.0").