Marion, NC

Living in Marion

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 7
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 10
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Schools 22
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Residents

7.8k Population -228 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
14% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office15%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$89k Median Home Value +$6.6k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$438 Median Monthly Rent +$63 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas6%
Utility gas6%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Marion

United States45
North Carolina20
McDowell County6

Property Crime in Marion

United States48
North Carolina30
McDowell County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 6
Feb 39 4 5
Mar 45 5 4
Apr 54 4 2
May 62 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 65 5 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 1
Dec 38 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Marion

Inland Flooding50
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Marion, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Marion, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Marion, NC

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Montreat College
17 miles, W
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Warren Wilson College
25 miles, W
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Mars Hill University
33 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Marion, NC

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The McDowell Hospital
1 miles, SW
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Broughton Hospital
19 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Marion, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, N
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