At a Glance
Median Income
$37,357
$30,405 per capita
Home Value
$160,600
Zillow: $165,087
Median Rent
$696/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
2,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
19.2% smoking rate
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+
2.8 / 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 $37,357 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,405. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $160,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,087. Median rent is $696/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,403/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,694
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,357
Per Capita$30,405
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$1,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A
Home Value$160,600
Rent$696
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$165,087
Housing Units2,767
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent287/100K
Property2,403/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation2,128 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Marion was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.