Marion County, Illinois
Among the top 19% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
- top 18% for commute time
- bottom 7% for property tax rate
Marion County is a county in Illinois with about 38,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, monthly owner costs, and monthly rent. It rates lower on unemployment and property tax rate.
Official websitemarioncountyil.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in2.8 in
muggy 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 38% of US counties
Home Value$96k10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$734better than 71% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.73%better than 7% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.74%better than 28% of US counties
Unemployment8.1%better than 10% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.4 in55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.6 inbetter than 57% of US counties
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 29% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 28% of US counties
Comfortable Days66 daysbetter than 21% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk77.1better than 22% of US counties
School Quality66.7better than 70% of US counties
Violent Crime709/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime759/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Community
Population37,54361st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.955th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1731st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4761st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.3%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 82% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 56% of US counties
Airport Distance79 mibetter than 62% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.9%better than 54% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.20better than 56% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 34% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marion County an affordable place to live?
- Marion County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 38% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marion County?
- The median home value in Marion County is $96k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marion County?
- Median household income in Marion County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marion County?
- Median gross rent in Marion County is $734 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 709/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 759/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marion County?
- Marion County averages 79°F in July and 33°F in January, with 45.4 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marion County?
- Public-school quality in Marion County is above average, scoring better than 70% 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 20 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)