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Marion, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County
Marion, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Marion a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Marion residents earn a median household income of $57,292 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,771. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,889 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $194,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,334. Median rent is $1,074/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,898/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.