At a Glance
Median Income
$57,292
$24,771 per capita
Home Value
$194,800
Zillow: $174,599
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
15.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marion a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.7% (58% above 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 $174,599. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,033
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,292
Per Capita$24,771
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$4,841M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,800
Rent$1,074
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$174,599
Housing Units864
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death14,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation410 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Marion was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.