Kansas
Marion is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,010. Residents earn $60,756 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Marion receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Marion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marion is $60,756, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Marion is $89,600, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Marion is below the national average at 325 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,192 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Marion enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,756 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,617 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $789 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,831 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 351 |
| County GDP | $521M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,530 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.94% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $89,600 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $141,568 |
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $643 |
| 1 Bedroom | $688 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,530 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.94% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 325.0/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 108.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 216.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,191.8/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 487.5/100K |
| Theft | 704.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3533°N, 97.0078°W |
| County FIPS | 20115 |
Winner: Republican by 49.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.18 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 728/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |