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Marion

A village of 789 people in Michigan
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.4 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Marion

Village in Michigan, United States
789Population
1.4 sq miArea
1,099 ftElevation

Marion is a village in Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 789 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Marion Township.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code49665
Area code231
Living in Marion

Work & commute in Marion

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Most working residents leave Marion for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Cadillac (15%), Evart (9%) and Marion (9%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Cadillac
15%
Evart
9%
Marion
9%
Haring
5%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Marion →

Health in Marion

B

Health Grade B

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

Compared with Michigan

10worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Munson Healthcare Cadillac HospitalCadillac · 16 mi · ER
Family Health Care - McbainMc Bain · 7.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Marion · CMS · HRSAHealth in Marion →

Natural hazards in Marion

22
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Marion →

Climate in Marion

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Marion has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 74 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 14°Winter
55° / 31°Spring
79° / 54°Summer
58° / 37°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Marion →

Marion’s library

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Marion District Library120 East Main Street · part of Marion Area District Library
E-books30 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Marion District Library →
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