Marion County, Missouri
Among the top 7% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
- top 12% for commute time
- top 14% for cost of living
- bottom 9% for property crime
Marion County is a county in Missouri with about 29,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and walkability. It rates lower on school quality and property crime.
Official websitemarioncountymo.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.1 in
muggy 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 86% of US counties
Home Value$151k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$757better than 65% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.87%better than 49% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.66%better than 46% of US counties
Unemployment2.9%better than 84% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.2 in46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.8 inbetter than 50% of US counties
Sunny Days243 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 38% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk47.9better than 51% of US counties
School Quality36.3better than 9% of US counties
Violent Crime1406/100kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Crime2367/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population28,52553rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.028th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1936th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9518th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5166th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.7%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.4%2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 88% of US counties
Walkability7.8/20better than 85% of US counties
Airport Distance97 mibetter than 50% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.9%better than 67% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.80better than 53% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% 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 86% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marion County?
- The median home value in Marion County is $151k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marion County?
- Median household income in Marion County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marion County?
- Median gross rent in Marion County is $757 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marion County safe?
- Marion County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1406/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 2367/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marion County?
- Marion County averages 76°F in July and 27°F in January, with 41.2 in of annual precipitation and about 243 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marion County?
- Public-school quality in Marion County is below average, scoring better than 9% 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 18 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)