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Marion, Iowa

Introduction to Marion, Iowa

Marion, Iowa, in Linn county, is located 3 miles NE of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and is 200 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Marion has a population of 26,294 residents.

Marion History

Marion was incorporated in 1839. It is located in Linn County, which was founded in January 1839. The city became the county seat of Linn County in the same year. Later in 1919, the county seat was moved to Cedar Rapids. Marion is named in honor of Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero.

Marion and nearby Attractions

  • Granger House Museum
  • Marion Heritage Center
  • Palisades - Kepler State Park
  • Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
  • Lake MacBride State Park
  • Pinicon Ridge County Park

Things To Do In Marion

While in Marion, tourists can visit the Museum of Amana History and the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. Curtis Hill Indian Museum has a huge collections of Indian artifacts. You can also visit the historic site of Brucemore. Art enthusiasts can visit the Campbell Steele Art Gallery. The Squaw Creek Park and the Wapsipinicon State Park are also worth a look. Those interested in shopping can visit the East End Shopping Center and the Marion Heights Shopping Center. Each year, Marion celebrates the Arts Festival in the month of May.

Marion Transportation

Flights can be availed from the Quad City International Airport.

Marion Higher Education

The University of Iowa, Kirkwood Community College, University of Northern Iowa, Upper Iowa University, and a few other colleges and universities offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMarion Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMarion Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Marion Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Marion Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Marion College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 7%Marion People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Marion Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Marion Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Marion Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Marion, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women710
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens52
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use510
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents93
Housing Recently Built710
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime96

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