Marion, OH

Ohio · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
35,771 Population
$45,829 Median Income
$105,900 Home Value
$848 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
269 Violent Crime / 100K
38.0 yrs Median Age
10.1% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
3.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.8
Education

People

Population35,771
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2,760/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 81.0%

Economy

3.0/5
Median Income$45,829
Per Capita Income$21,602
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty Rate15.9%
County GDP$3,596M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$105,900
Zillow Value$160,415
Median Rent$848
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,064

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Depression28.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime269/100K
Property Crime4,213/100K
Murder5.4/100K
Vehicle Theft103.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul26° / 73°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow24 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+86.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.98
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Work From Home4.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations12

How Marion Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$45,829
Home Value$105,900
Median Rent$848
Poverty Rate15.9%
Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
Unemployment4.5%
Violent Crime269.3 /100K
Avg Temperature50.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population35,771
Population Density2,760 per sq mi
Median Age38.0 years
Male56.5%
Female43.5%
Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81% Black 9.3% Hispanic 2% Asian 0.1% Other 7.6%
White81.0%
Black or African American9.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Asian0.1%
Other Races7.6%

Language

English Only95.6%
Spanish Speakers4.4%
English 95.6% Spanish 4.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.6%
Health Insurance92.7%

Income

39% below avg
Median Household Income$45,829
Per Capita Income$21,602
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,049
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$56,142

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.5%
Poverty Rate15.9%
Total Establishments (County)1,250
County GDP$3,596M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation112
Healthcare Facilities144
Retail Stores164
Manufacturing67
Total Establishments1,250

Industry Mix

Restaurants 112 Healthcare 144 Retail 164 Manufacturing 67

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$56,142
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,762

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.2 min
Work From Home4.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

62% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$105,900
Zillow Home Value Index$160,415

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$152,450
Price Per Sq Ft$123
Homes Sold (month)29
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops25.9%
Active Inventory81

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied56.3%

Rental Costs

27% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$848
Zillow Rent Index$1,233

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$806
1 Bedroom$811
2 Bedroom$1,064
3 Bedroom$1,276
4 Bedroom$1,409

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,762
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.55%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure38.6%
Asthma11.1%
COPD9.6%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity34.8%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.7%
Regular Checkup76.8%
Premature Death Rate11,206 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.4 / 10
Exercise Access80.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)144
Restaurants (County)112

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime269.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter5.4 /100K
Rape73.4 /100K
Robbery106.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault84.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,213.3 /100K
Burglary1,713.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,396.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft103.4 /100K
Arson27.2 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

26°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.4 in
Annual Snowfall23.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Land Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density2,760 per sq mi
Latitude40.5967°
Longitude-83.1232°
County FIPS39101

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.9%

Republican +41.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
High School+86.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.98

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density2,760 per sq mi
Land Area13.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations12
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)14
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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