Marion, NC
Living in Marion
Bikeability3
Walkability7
Commute60
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports56
Hospitals77
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.8kPopulation-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
$38kMedian 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
$89kMedian Home Value+$6.6k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$438Median 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
New Manna Christian School
1 miles, N
Nebo Crossing Academy
5 miles, E
Silvercreek Adventist School
12 miles, E
Altapass Christian School
15 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Marion, NC
Montreat College
17 miles, W
Warren Wilson College
25 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Asheville
32 miles, W
Mars Hill University
33 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Marion, NC
The McDowell Hospital
1 miles, SW
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
17 miles, N
Broughton Hospital
19 miles, E
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Marion, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
35 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
55 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, N
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
67 miles, SE