Wisconsin
Marion is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,167. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Marion receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Marion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marion is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Marion is $97,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $726 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Marion is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 80 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,046 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.
11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Marion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches, including 44.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,750 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,362 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $876 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,361 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,069 |
| County GDP | $1,744M |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Healthcare | 87 |
| Retail | 115 |
| Manufacturing | 67 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,904 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.03% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $97,500 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $242,636 |
| Census Median Rent | $726 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,904 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.03% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,118/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Total Violent | 80.5/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 80.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,045.9/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 160.9/100K |
| Theft | 885.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.0 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 871 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6773°N, 88.9024°W |
| County FIPS | 55115 |
Winner: Republican by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.7% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Retail Stores | 115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |