Marion, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Missaukee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
674 Population 522/sq mi density
$41,944 Median Income $24,151 per capita
$96,800 Home Value $190,932 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,944 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,800 home value, $733/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 74.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,095 ft (334 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density522/sq mi
Coordinates44.0998°N, 85.1409°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMissaukee County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 74.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.53"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.3%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0433 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)1.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.0 / 100
Community Resilience51.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

179 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 163 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 94 km 1
May 20, 2022 EF3 99 km 2
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 64 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 90 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 82 km 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 8 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 23, 1976 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 17, 1975 EF2 90 km 1
May 21, 1975 EF2 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 75 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 82 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 85 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,059 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,020 94 km
2017 GRANT RX 2,204 100 km
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 45 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 87 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,844 95 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 81 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 81 km
1985 CRAWFORD45 1,412 95 km
1998 OGEMAW16 1,391 78 km
2008 FOUR MILE 1,348 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,267 60 km
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9) 1,202 63 km
2012 LITTLE MACK LAKE 875 99 km
1995 OGEMAW10 856 79 km
2011 HOWES LAKE 839 72 km
2003 WARFIELD ROAD 800 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in

Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").

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