Marion County, Kentucky
Among the top 6% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
- top 6% for cost of living
- top 16% for sales tax
- bottom 18% for walkability
Marion County is a county in Kentucky with about 20,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for weather. Standout strengths include cost of living, sales tax, and commute time. It rates lower on sunny days and walkability.
Official websitemarioncounty.ky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.5 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$50k20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 94% of US counties
Home Value$141k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$687better than 82% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 79% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.75%better than 59% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.62%better than 70% of US counties
Unemployment6.0%better than 28% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.3 in80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.0 inbetter than 49% of US counties
Sunny Days203 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 37% of US counties
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk30.2better than 68% of US counties
School Quality48.3better than 36% of US counties
Violent Crime508/100kbetter than 70% of US counties
Property Crime570/100kbetter than 68% of US counties
Community
Population19,62741st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2039th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0161st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.4%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.9%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.8%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 83% of US counties
Walkability5.0/20better than 18% of US counties
Airport Distance49 mibetter than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.0%better than 48% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.64better than 79% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 40% 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 $41k, better than 94% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marion County?
- The median home value in Marion County is $141k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marion County?
- Median household income in Marion County is $50k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marion County?
- Median gross rent in Marion County is $687 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marion County safe?
- Marion County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 508/100k (better than 70%). Property crime is 570/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marion County?
- Marion County averages 77°F in July and 34°F in January, with 52.3 in of annual precipitation and about 203 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marion County?
- Public-school quality in Marion County is below average, scoring better than 36% 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)