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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code39342

Area code601

Living in Marion

Housing in Marion

$175K▼ 0.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Marion home is worth about $175,000, down 0.5% in a year, 12% below the Mississippi typical home.

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Work & commute in Marion

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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.

Meridian

54%

Jackson

Hattiesburg

Meridian Station

2%Work in townlive and work in Marion 6 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 550Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Marion

Health Grade C

Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 75% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Mississippi

1better than MS

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

88.3%More adults getting cholesterol checkedMS 86.2% · better

Care nearby

Ochsner Rush HospitalMeridian · 4.9 mi · ER

Greater Meridian Health ClinicMeridian · 5.6 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

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

4Does Marion flood?paid flood claims since 1979 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Marion

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Marion →

Climate in Marion

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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.

59° / 37°Winter

76° / 52°Spring

90° / 69°Summer

77° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Marion get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 12, with the last in spring around Mar 16.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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