Marion, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,004 Population 1,154/sq mi density
$72,969 Median Income $35,735 per capita
$167,400 Home Value $290,435 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,969 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,400 home value, $811/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Marion, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,969
3% below
$35,735 per capita
Home Value
$167,400
41% below
Zillow: $290,435
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
97%
Home Value
59%
Rent
70%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marion a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 0.2% (94% 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 $290,435. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,004
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density1,154/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,969
Per Capita$35,735
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$613M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$167,400
Rent$811
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$290,435
Housing Units415
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,883/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,449 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Marion was founded in 1881.
The median home in Marion was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.