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Marion, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,033 Population 563/sq mi density
$57,292 Median Income $24,771 per capita
$194,800 Home Value $168,334 Zillow
$1,074 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 4,898 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,292 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$194,800 home value, $1,074/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. 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 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density563/sq mi
Coordinates32.4302°N, 88.6518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLauderdale County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0420 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.2 / 100
Community Resilience57.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 81 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 84 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 33 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 66 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 114 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 86 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 149 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 134 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 134 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 81 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 84 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 83 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 41 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 114 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 136 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 138 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 135 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 51 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 130 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 288 km
2020 Sally Category 2 217 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 117 km
2017 Nate Category 1 228 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 222 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 92 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 146 km
1998 Georges Category 2 205 km
1997 Danny Category 1 237 km
1995 Opal Category 3 206 km
1995 Erin Category 2 231 km
1985 Elena Category 3 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 2,382 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 59 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 88 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 95 km 64
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 92 km 7
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 11 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 85 km 2
May 27, 1973 EF4 81 km 7
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 77 km 2
May 1, 1953 EF4 33 km 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 75 km 1
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 31 km 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 60 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,062 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 5,062 99 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 4,697 99 km
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 84 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,500 94 km
2010 CPT 341 4,101 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,794 95 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 84 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 92 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 89 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 61 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 96 km
2010 CPT 393 3,474 94 km
2010 CPT 343 3,474 99 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,229 95 km
2010 CPT 389 3,200 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
February 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 47°F (9°C) 5.8 in Coldest

Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.4").

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