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Marion, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County
Marion, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Marion a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Marion residents earn a median household income of $72,969 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,735. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $167,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,852. Median rent is $811/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 319/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.