Marion, IL

Marion is a small city in Illinois with a population of 16,796. Residents earn $57,281 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

16,796 Population 1,166/sq mi density

$57,281 Median Income $37,202 per capita

$145,300 Home Value $172,573 Zillow

$878 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

260 Violent Crime/100K 433 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$57,281 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$145,300 home value, $878/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

260 violent crimes/100K (32% below avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Marion, IL.

Name	Year	Description
Marion, IL	2012	I was leaving my friend&#39s house to go home. My friend and her 3 1/2 year old daughter walked me to her front door when she noticed all
Marion, IL	2006	Red Object Over Marion&#44 Illinois
Marion, IL	1994	Going for a walk by Lake of Egypt power plant.