Marion, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Marion County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
35,771
Population
2,760/sq mi density
$45,829
Median Income
$21,602 per capita
$105,900
Home Value
$168,820 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
483
Violent Crime/100K
1,343 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,829 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,900 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5967°N, 83.1232°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in |
Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").