Marion County, Iowa
Among the top 25% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
- top 10% for unemployment
- top 15% for cost of living
- bottom 13% for sunny days
Marion County is a county in Iowa with about 33,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include unemployment, cost of living, and comfortable days. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and sunny days.
Official websiteco.marion.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.3 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$74k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 85% of US counties
Home Value$192k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$845better than 44% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 33% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.38%better than 18% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.87%better than 18% of US counties
Unemployment2.3%better than 90% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.9 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall27.1 inbetter than 32% of US counties
Sunny Days194 daysbetter than 13% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 51% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk34.4better than 64% of US counties
School Quality68.6better than 73% of US counties
Violent Crime758/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Property Crime713/100kbetter than 60% of US counties
Community
Population33,48757th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1011th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3445th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.8%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 77% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 63% of US counties
Airport Distance145 mibetter than 27% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.0%better than 61% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.18better than 63% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 71% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marion County an affordable place to live?
- Marion County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 85% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marion County?
- The median home value in Marion County is $192k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marion County?
- Median household income in Marion County is $74k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marion County?
- Median gross rent in Marion County is $845 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marion County safe?
- Marion County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 758/100k (better than 52%). Property crime is 713/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marion County?
- Marion County averages 75°F in July and 22°F in January, with 36.9 in of annual precipitation and about 194 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marion County?
- Public-school quality in Marion County is above average, scoring better than 73% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marion County?
- The average one-way commute in Marion County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)