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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
$141,568 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
57
Violent Crime/100K
1,130 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
57 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3533°N, 97.0078°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in |
Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").