Marion, North Carolina

Population 7,997

Marion is located in Mcdowell County, NC. The population is 7,997, making Marion the largest city in Mcdowell County.

There are 12 public schools in Marion with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Marion is moderate , and there are 115 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Marion is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Marion property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Marion include West Marion, Marion Township and Higgins Township.

Marion Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 24.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.5%

Crime Rate

54.92% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 293
  • Violent Crimes: 153
  • Robbery: 13
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

90.58% Higher than national avg.
  • 115 offenders in Marion
  • 143.80 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

293 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 14
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 272

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Marion, NC and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Marion's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
1 Private School

New Manna Christian School

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115 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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55 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of Marion, NC issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Marion, NC issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $720
  • 3 Bedrooms: $950
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,100

Zip Codes

28737 28752 28761

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Environmental Hazards

293 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Marion, NC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Marion, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Marion, NC is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.12°
  • February 40.43°
  • March 47.5°
  • April 56.88°
  • May 64.26°
  • June 72.34°
  • July 74.52°
  • August 73.66°
  • September 67.48°
  • October 55.33°
  • November 46.4°
  • December 38.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Marion, NC

Earthquakes
Marion, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Marion, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Marion, NC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Marion, NC has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Marion, NC: $33,399

Unemployment

Unemployment in Marion is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.46%
White Collar - 39.54%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

25 Cemeteries view all

29 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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