Marion County, Ohio
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
- top 13% for comfortable days
- top 14% for park & nature access
- bottom 2% for sunny days
Marion County is a county in Ohio with about 65,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, park & nature access, and cost of living. It rates lower on violent crime and sunny days.
Official websiteco.marion.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.0 in2.5 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 86% of US counties
Home Value$136k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$837better than 46% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.04%better than 36% of US counties
Income Tax3.50%better than 76% of US counties
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.46%better than 73% of US counties
Unemployment5.7%better than 32% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.4 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.1 inbetter than 35% of US counties
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 2% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 60% of US counties
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk61.1better than 38% of US counties
School Quality54.8better than 51% of US counties
Violent Crime1492/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Crime1603/100kbetter than 23% of US counties
Community
Population65,36674th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.743rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2242nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1693rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3951st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.0%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.8%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.0%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 55% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 48% of US counties
Airport Distance42 mibetter than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.6%better than 71% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.19better than 77% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% 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 $136k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marion County?
- Median household income in Marion County is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marion County?
- Median gross rent in Marion County is $837 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 1492/100k (better than 16%). Property crime is 1603/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marion County?
- Marion County averages 73°F in July and 27°F in January, with 39.4 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marion County?
- Public-school quality in Marion County is about average, scoring better than 51% 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 24 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)