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Marion, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Union Parish County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
661 Population 206/sq mi density
$27,143 Median Income $21,907 per capita
$127,500 Home Value $115,702 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
400 Violent Crime/100K 1,333 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$27,143 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Marion, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,143
64% below
$21,907 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
55% below
Zillow: $115,702
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
400/100K
5% above
1,333/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
72.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
24.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 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)

Income
36%
Home Value
45%
Rent
58%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marion a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marion residents earn a median household income of $27,143 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,907. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 460 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marion is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,702. Median rent is $675/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Marion reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,333/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.6% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marion has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population661
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density206/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,143
Per Capita$21,907
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$752M
Avg Weekly Wage$812

Housing

A
Home Value$127,500
Rent$675
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$115,702
Housing Units427
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent400/100K
Property1,333/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault400/100K
Burglary533/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain59.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation180 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+72.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband66.3%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Marion was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.