North Dakota
Marion is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 152. Residents earn $90,000 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Marion receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Marion stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Marion is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Marion is $103,300, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Marion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,000 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,576 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $981 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,186 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 239 |
| County GDP | $341M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |
| Census Median | $103,300 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $617 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,760/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.5 inches |
| 44% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,464 ft (446 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6112°N, 98.3387°W |
| County FIPS | 38045 |
Winner: Republican by 55.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.2% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 55.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |