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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8979°N, 92.2404°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in |
Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.4").