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Marion’s story
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A town of 2,030. Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns.
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Population
2,030
+18.4% since 2010
Typical home
$175K
−0.5% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
27.1
years
Jobs based here
550
Balanced
What makes Marion stand out
The thing Marion does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Marion has grown 18.4% since 2010
1,479 people in 2010; 2,030 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Marion’s report card
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The data
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Health
Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Marion beats the Mississippi average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Mississippi
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Marion | MS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.3% | 86.2% |
Ochsner Rush Hospital
4.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
69th
percentile among MS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Marion has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring52–76°
Summer69–90°
Fall52–77°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Marion
Most working residents leave Marion for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Meridian (54%), Jackson (3%) and Hattiesburg (2%). Half commute less than 6 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Marion2%
Meridian54%
Jackson3%
Hattiesburg2%
Meridian Station2%
6 mi
median commute distance
550
jobs based in Marion
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Marion home is worth about $175K
The typical Marion home is worth about $175,000, down 0.5% in a year, 12% below the Mississippi typical home.
$175KZillow home value
Typical home value
Marion$175K
Mississippi$198K
−0.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
4
paid flood claims since 1979
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Marion
Town in Mississippi, United States
Marion is a town in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. It is a northeastern suburb of Meridian, the county seat. As of the 2020 census, Marion had a population of 1,751.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,751
- Area
- 2.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 367 ft
- ZIP code
- 39342
- Area code
- 601
Marion’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Marion.
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