Marion, Kentucky
Quick Statistics
Marion is a community in Crittenden County, Kentucky, home to about 2,886 people spread across 3.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,833 a year, and a typical home is worth about $97,300. About 24.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Marion ranks number 129 of 552 in population, number 400 in median household income, number 402 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Marion typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 9 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Crayne, KY | 3.4 mi. | 71 |
| 2. | Fredonia, KY | 8.6 mi. | 466 |
| 3. | Salem, KY | 9.9 mi. | 780 |
| 4. | Cave-In-Rock, IL | 10.7 mi. | 210 |
| 5. | Tolu, KY | 11.4 mi. | 36 |
| 6. | Dycusburg, KY | 13.2 mi. | 26 |
| 7. | Elizabethtown, IL | 14.7 mi. | 396 |
| 8. | Sturgis, KY | 15.7 mi. | 1,864 |
What is the population of Marion, Kentucky?
Marion has a population of about 2,886 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Marion, Kentucky in?
Marion is located in Crittenden County, Kentucky.
What is the median home value in Marion, Kentucky?
The median home value in Marion is about $97,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Marion, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Marion is about $26,833 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Marion, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded in Crittenden County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Marion, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 9 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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