At a Glance
Median Income
$60,756
$36,617 per capita
Home Value
$89,600
Zillow: $141,568
Median Rent
$688/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
1,130/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
302 sunny days/yr
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)
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 $141,568. 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 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,130/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,010
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$141,568
Housing Units1,015
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property1,130/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary169/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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