At a Glance
Median Income
$44,472
$20,340 per capita
Home Value
$131,100
Zillow: $239,213
Median Rent
$687/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
3,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
18.4% 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?
C+
2.6 / 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 $44,472 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,340. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 970 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $131,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,213. Median rent is $687/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,215/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,594
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,118/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born16.1%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$44,472
Per Capita$20,340
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$911
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,100
Rent$687
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$239,213
Housing Units3,271
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property3,215/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation1,323 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Marion was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
16.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.