At a Glance
Median Income
$27,767
$20,016 per capita
Home Value
$119,400
Zillow: $144,565
Median Rent
$624/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
863/100K
5,696/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.8%
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr
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 $27,767 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,016. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $119,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,565. Median rent is $624/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 863 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 127% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,696/100K. The murder rate is 15.7/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,338
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,415/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$27,767
Per Capita$20,016
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$901M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
A
Home Value$119,400
Rent$624
Ownership42.8%
Zillow$144,565
Housing Units3,075
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent863/100K
Property5,696/100K
Murder15.7/100K
Assault596/100K
Burglary1,020/100K
Health
Obesity46.8%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death18,732/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation70 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score3.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute27 min
Broadband67.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Marion was founded in 1795.
The median home in Marion was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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