Marion, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,033 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,292 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$806 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lauderdale County
4
Meridian Urban Area
4
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lauderdale County
6
Meridian Urban Area
6
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 6 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 62
May 4 0 71
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 32, MS State House District 45, MS
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Schools

Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Lamar School
1 miles, SW • 5 star
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Northeast Lauderdale High School
3 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Meridian Community College
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
East Central Community College
27 miles, NW • 1.4 star
University of West Alabama
29 miles, E • 1.9 star
East Mississippi Community College
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rush Foundation Hospital
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Anderson Regional Medical Ctr
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Key Field
9 miles, SW • 1 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
70 miles, NE • 1 star
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