At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$31,362 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
Zillow: $254,498
Median Rent
$726/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
17.3% 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?
B+
3.6 / 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 $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,362. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,069 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,498. Median rent is $726/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
11.7% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,167
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$31,362
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$876
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent$726
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$254,498
Housing Units573
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,118/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation871 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Marion was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.