Marion, MS

Mississippi · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
2,033 Population
$57,292 Median Income
$194,800 Home Value
$1,074 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
27.4 yrs Median Age
25.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
3.4
Economy
4.8
Affordability
3.1
Education

People

Population2,033
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupBlack 56.2%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$57,292
Per Capita Income$24,771
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty Rate15.9%
County GDP$4,841M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$194,800
Zillow Value$168,334
Median Rent$1,074
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$860

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.1%
Depression18.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul48° / 83°
Rain57 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

3.1/5
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.41
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Work From Home3.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Marion Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$57,292
Home Value$194,800
Median Rent$1,074
Poverty Rate15.9%
Bachelor's Degree+25.9%
Unemployment3.4%
Avg Temperature65.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,033
Population Density563 per sq mi
Median Age27.4 years
Male43.2%
Female56.8%
Male 43.2%
Female 56.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35.4% Black 56.2% Hispanic 0.8% Other 7.6%
White35.4%
Black or African American56.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.6%

Language

English Only90.2%
Spanish Speakers9.8%
English 90.2% Spanish 9.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.9%
Health Insurance86.4%

Income

24% below avg
Median Household Income$57,292
Per Capita Income$24,771
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$907
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,725

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Poverty Rate15.9%
Total Establishments (County)1,889
County GDP$4,841M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation185
Healthcare Facilities217
Retail Stores356
Manufacturing54
Total Establishments1,889

Industry Mix

Restaurants 185 Healthcare 217 Retail 356 Manufacturing 54

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,725
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,033

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.4 min
Work From Home3.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

31% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$194,800
Zillow Home Value Index$168,334

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied57.6%

Rental Costs

8% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,074

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$651
1 Bedroom$655
2 Bedroom$860
3 Bedroom$1,031
4 Bedroom$1,366

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,033
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.07%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure41.6%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.2%
Physical Inactivity30.9%
Depression18.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.4%
Regular Checkup81.7%
Premature Death Rate14,389 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index5.3 / 10
Exercise Access58.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)217
Restaurants (County)185

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)21

Temperature

48°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.0 in
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Land Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density563 per sq mi
Latitude32.4302°
Longitude-88.6518°
County FIPS28075

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 39%

Republican +21.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.9%
High School+96.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.41

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, not adjacent
Population Density563 per sq mi
Land Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)21

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