Marion County, FL

Living in Marion County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 8
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 61
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Hospitals 9
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Colleges 67
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Schools 27
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Residents

354k Population +27k (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$5k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$140k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$705 Median Monthly Rent +$72 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity86%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Marion County

United States45
Florida50

Property Crime in Marion County

United States48
Florida57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 57 3 0
Feb 60 3 0
Mar 64 4 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 75 3 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 81 7 0
Aug 81 7 0
Sep 79 7 0
Oct 73 4 0
Nov 66 3 0
Dec 60 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Marion County

Inland Flooding58
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding3
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Marion County, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Marion County, FL

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Crossroads Academy
3 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Marion County, FL

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Beacon College
29 miles, S
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University of Florida
36 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Marion County, FL

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Adventhealth Ocala
6 miles, W
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The Vines Hospital
8 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Marion County, FL

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