At a Glance
Median Income
$52,105
$29,667 per capita
Home Value
$370,900
Zillow: $687,107
Violent Crime
250/100K
4,629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
274 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marion residents earn a median household income of $52,105 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,667. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $370,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $687,107. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,629/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population1,149
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,105
Per Capita$29,667
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
C+
Home Value$370,900
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$687,107
Housing Units452
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent250/100K
Property4,629/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain16.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,320 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Marion was built in 2002.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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