Marion, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,033
Population
563/sq mi density
$57,292
Median Income
$24,771 per capita
$194,800
Home Value
$174,599 Zillow
$1,074
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,292 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$194,800 home value, $1,074/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4302°N, 88.6518°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 99.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in |
Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.2").