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Marion

A township of 1,342 people in Hendricks County, Indiana
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Bill, a carrying-in boy, Canton Glass Works1908
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Bill, a carrying-in boy, Canton Glass Works, 1908

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About Marion

Township in Indiana, United States
1,510Population
38.6 sq miArea
968 ftElevation

Marion Township is one of twelve townships in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,402.

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Most working residents leave Marion for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Center (9%), Danville (8%) and Pike (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Center
9%
Danville
8%
Pike
6%
Wayne
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Marion →

Health in Marion

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

12better than IN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hendricks Regional HealthDanville · 6.7 mi · ER
Grace Clinic - Putnam CountyGreencastle · 14.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46122, 46165, 46121 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Marion →

Natural hazards in Marion

56
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Marion →

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Marion has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Coatesville-Clay Township Public LibraryCoatesville · 5.7 miles · 41 hrs a week
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