Marion, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Crittenden County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,908
Population
799/sq mi density
$40,691
Median Income
$28,641 per capita
$104,100
Home Value
$133,589 Zillow
$577
Median Rent
20.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
35
Violent Crime/100K
1,247 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,691 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,100 home value, $577/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3317°N, 88.0812°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Crittenden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.9").