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Marion County
  • County in Mississippi
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Marion County

    C+
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      C+
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      C minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Marion County is located in Mississippi with a population of 24,609. In Marion County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Marion County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Marion County are above average.
    Population
    24,609
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $94,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $605
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      202.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      31.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      575.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,224
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $34,286
    National
    $69,021
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