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West Marion, NC
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West Marion, NC
At a Glance
How West Marion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Marion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Marion a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Marion residents earn a median household income of $38,523 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,127. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 970 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Marion is $123,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,051. Median rent is $822/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
West Marion reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,755/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in West Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Marion has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.