Most working residents leave Marion for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (74%), Minneapolis (2%) and Stewartville (1%). Half commute less than 6 miles.

Rochester

74%

Minneapolis

Stewartville

Eyota

1%Work in townlive and work in Marion 6 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 577Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Marion →

Health in Marion

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.7%Fewer adults who have had cancerMN 8.5% · better 38.6%More adults with obesityMN 33.5% · worse

Care nearby

Olmsted Medical CenterRochester · 4.8 mi · ER

Community Health Service Inc. - RochesterRochester · 6.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55904, 55934 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Marion →

Natural hazards in Marion

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

5Does Marion flood?paid flood claims since 1978 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for Olmsted County MapMarion vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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 6°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 10°Winter

55° / 34°Spring

79° / 58°Summer

58° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Marion get?About 52 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 6, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Marion →

Schools in Marion

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School Grade B

The public schools Marion’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictRochester Public School DistrictSchools2

Early Childhood InterventionPrekindergarten · Grades PK · 154 students Mighty Oaks Early Learning SchoolPrekindergarten · Grades PK · 56 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Rochester - MainRochester · 5.6 miles · 61 hrs a week

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