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Marion, Illinois

Introduction to Marion, Illinois

Marion, Illinois, in Williamson county, is 77 miles W of Evansville, Indiana and 96 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 16,035.

Marion History

Marion was platted in 1839 with the purpose of making it the county seat of the newly-created Williamson County. It was named after Gen. Francis Marion, who was a Revolutionary War hero. Marion was the scene of a great disaster in May 1982, when it was hit by one of the most destructive tornadoes in the history of Illinois.

Marion and nearby Attractions

  • Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park
  • Giant City State Park
  • Bald Knob Cross
  • Garden of the Gods
  • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Marion

Marion attracts a healthy number of tourists through the year. It offers varied and excellent shopping and dining opportunities. Due to its location, Marion plays the role of a hub city. Tourists frequently use the city as a base, as its proximity to many popular locations allows them to make day trips to scenic attractions, historic sites, parks, environmental areas and wineries in the neighboring areas.

Marion Transportation

Williamson County Regional Airport is nearby.

Marion Higher Education

John A. Logan College, Southern Illinois University and Southeast Missouri State University provide opportunities for higher education.

High Points

Marion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Marion Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Marion Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marion, IL

Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

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