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Marion, NC
North Carolina · McDowell County
Marion is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 7,594. Residents earn $44,472 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,594
Population
1,118/sq mi density
$44,472
Median Income
$20,340 per capita
$131,100
Home Value
$237,051 Zillow
$687
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
153
Violent Crime/100K
5,346 property/100K
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,472 median income, 3.5% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $687/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
17
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
3
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Marion, NC
3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Marion, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Daniel Kanipe | 1853-1926. Marker is on Rutherford Road (Business U.S. 221) near Vale Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Pleasant Gardens | Marker is on U.S. 70, 0.1 miles west of North Main Street (Business U.S. 221), on the right when traveling west. |
| Carson House | Marker is on U.S. 70, 0.2 miles east of Lake Tahoma Road (North Carolina Highway 80), on the right when traveling east. |