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Marion, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Shawano County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,167 Population 474/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $31,362 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $242,636 Zillow
$726 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $726/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Marion, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$31,362 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
65% below
Zillow: $242,636
Median Rent
$726/mo
38% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
254/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

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
85%
Home Value
35%
Rent
62%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marion a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 1.9% (47% 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 $242,636. 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.

Safety & Crime

Marion reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 254/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,167
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$31,362
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent$726
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$242,636
Housing Units573
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property254/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary85/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,118/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.