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A town of 3,884. Public schools that outperform most of Illinois.
Population
3,884
−6% since 2010
Median home value
$223K
Census ACS
Household income
$105K
median
Median age
46.3
years
Jobs based here
622
A commuter town
What makes Marion stand out
The 3 things Marion does most differently from other towns.
A−School Grade
Schools
#100 for schools in IL
of 384 towns
School Grade A−.
26 miof trails
Outdoors
#242 most trails in IL
26 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves
1.6% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Marion
Health
Healthier than 71%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than IL on 7 measures, worse on 2.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Marion for work
Where Marion’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
622jobs based in Marion
5%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Marion’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marion. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Marion’s public schools outperform 75% of Illinois districts
The public schools Marion’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Illinois’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elem School | PK–2 | 381 | Not graded |
| Meridian Jr High School | 6–8 | 328 | A− |
| Stillman Valley High School | 9–12 | 433 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IL on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Outdoors
1.6% of Marion is conserved land
26 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
#242for trails in IL
1.6%
conserved · 465 of 28,900 acres
26 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Douglas E Wade Prairie | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Marion
Most working residents leave Marion for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Rockford (28%), Byron (7%) and Stillman Valley (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Marion5%
Rockford28%
Byron7%
Stillman Valley4%
Chicago4%
15 mi
median commute distance
622
jobs based in Marion
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Marion beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
7 better23 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Marion | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 7.6% |
Rochelle Community Hospital
13.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
68th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
33
paid flood claims since 1988
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Marion has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–33°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–82°
Fall41–62°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
About Marion
Township in Illinois, United States
Marion Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,135 and it contained 1,531 housing units. This population dropped in 2022 when a population of 3,898 people was recorded.
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- Population
- 3,887
- Area
- 45 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft
Marion’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Marion.
ByronPine RockScottRockvaleRockfordMarion
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