Marion Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 9/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
6,676 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,196 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$161,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$349 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$645 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jasper County
1
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jasper County
1
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 24
Feb 2 5 27
Mar 3 2 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Schools

Rensselaer Central High School
<1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Rensselaer Middle School
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
<1 miles, N 4.1 star

Colleges

Purdue University-Main Campus
36 miles, S 3.7 star
Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing
37 miles, S 2.8 star
Valparaiso University
37 miles, NE 2.8 star

Hospitals

Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
<1 miles, NW 3.2 star
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
29 miles, E 3.2 star
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
34 miles, W 2.3 star

Airports

South Bend International Airport
68 miles, NE 1.4 star