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Marion, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · McDowell County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,594
Population
1,118/sq mi density
$44,472
Median Income
$20,340 per capita
$131,100
Home Value
$237,051 Zillow
$687
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
153
Violent Crime/100K
5,346 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,472 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $687/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,323 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6776°N, 82.0013°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McDowell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (3.7").