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Marion, VA
Virginia · Smyth County
Marion is a small city in Virginia with a population of 5,694. Residents earn $37,357 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,694
Population
1,189/sq mi density
$37,357
Median Income
$30,405 per capita
$160,600
Home Value
$154,984 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
4,005 property/100K
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,357 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
11
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
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Historic Markers Near Marion, VA
11 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Marion, VA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| “The Crying Tree” | Marker can be reached from West Court Street west of North Sheffey Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Carnegie High School | Marker is at the intersection of South Iron Street and Walnut Street, on the left when traveling north on South Iron Street. |
| Mount Pleasant Methodist Church | Marker is on South Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles east of South Poston Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Col. Arthur Campbell | Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 11) and Park Boulevard (State Highway 16), on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. |
| Royal Oak Presbyterian Church | Marker is on Highland Drive west of Berkley Drive, on the right when traveling west. |
| Hungry Mother State Park | Marker is at the intersection of B. F. Buchanan Highway (Virginia Route 16) and East Hungry Mother Drive (Virginia Route 348), on the right when traveling north on B. F. Buchanan Highway. |
| Sherwood Anderson | Marker is on North Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles east of Wassona Circle. |
| Site of Colonial Home | Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 11) and Park Boulevard (State Highway 16), on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. |
| State Fish Hatchery | Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Route 16 and Old Prather Road (County Route 688), on the left when traveling south on State Route 16. |
| Marion | Marker is on West Main Street (State Highway 16) west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Battle of Marion | Marker is on North Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north. |