Marion, Iowa
Among the top 24% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 64% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US places
- top 5% for walkability
- top 11% for commute time
- bottom 5% for air quality
Marion is a mid-size city in Iowa with about 41,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, commute time, and cost of living. It rates lower on airport distance and air quality.
Official websitecityofmarion.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.4 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$82k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 85% of US places
Home Value$208k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$906better than 51% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 34% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.79%better than 15% of US places
Income Tax6.00%better than 29% of US places
Sales Tax6.94%better than 68% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.85%better than 25% of US places
Unemployment3.7%better than 52% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.8 in41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall34.3 inbetter than 28% of US places
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 63% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 41% of US places
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 76% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.2better than 63% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality49.3better than 34% of US places
Violent Crime682/100kbetter than 53% of US places
Property Crime1230/100kbetter than 39% of US places
Community
Population41,40197th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.241st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1845th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1418th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.3%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.6%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.3%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 89% of US places
Walkability13.0/20better than 95% of US places
Airport Distance189 mibetter than 10% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.2%better than 73% of US places
Amenities Nearby41.54better than 35% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Marion an affordable place to live?
- Marion is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 85% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marion?
- The median home value in Marion is $208k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marion?
- Median household income in Marion is $82k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marion?
- Median gross rent in Marion is $906 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marion safe?
- Marion is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 682/100k (better than 53%). Property crime is 1230/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marion?
- Marion averages 73°F in July and 20°F in January, with 38.8 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marion?
- Public-school quality in Marion is below average, scoring better than 34% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marion?
- The average one-way commute in Marion is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)