Marion, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Shawano County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,167 Population 474/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $31,362 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $254,498 Zillow
$726 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $726/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation871 ft (265 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density474/sq mi
Coordinates44.6773°N, 88.9024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShawano County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 44.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.08"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

338 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 193 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 68 km 1
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 95 km 0
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 79 km 2
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 83 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 50 km 6
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 38 km 0
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 44 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 34 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF2 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in

Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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