Marion, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Marion County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,010 Population 728/sq mi density
$60,756 Median Income $36,617 per capita
$89,600 Home Value $147,239 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
288 Violent Crime/100K 462 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,756 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,600 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Marion, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,756
19% below
$36,617 per capita
Home Value
$89,600
68% below
Zillow: $147,239
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
288/100K
24% below
462/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Marion Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
32%
Rent
59%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marion a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marion residents earn a median household income of $60,756 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,617. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marion is $89,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,239. Median rent is $688/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Marion reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 462/100K.

Education

25.8% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marion has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,010
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,756
Per Capita$36,617
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$521M
Avg Weekly Wage$789

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,600
Rent$688
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$147,239
Housing Units1,015
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent288/100K
Property462/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
Elevation1,345 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Marion was founded in 1860.
The median home in Marion was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.