The Town FilesMarianna, Florida
City in Jackson County · population 6,245 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,700
- Household income
- $40,414
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 36.9
Marianna is a city of 6,245 people in Jackson County, Florida. The median home is worth $98,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Florida towns, hipper than 71% of Florida towns.
How Marianna ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marianna is worth $98,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $40,414, which is more affordable than 96% of Florida towns. Median rent is $861 a month. 56.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marianna | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $861 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $40,414 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 56.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marianna
| People | Marianna | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Marianna
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 100 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 23 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marianna since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 9, 2024 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 28, 2006.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 14,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,323 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Marianna itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Marianna
8 public schools with 2,804 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIANNA K-8 SCHOOL | K-8 | 1,775 | 14.9 |
| MARIANNA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 670 | 18.1 |
| JACKSON COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-PK | 174 | 15.8 |
| HOPE SCHOOL | PK-12 | 103 | 7.9 |
| JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | PK-12 | 79 | 6.1 |
| JCSB TAPP CONTRACT SITE | PK-PK | 2 | — |
| DIST WIDE HOMEBOUND PROGRAM | K-12 | 1 | — |
| DIST WIDE GIFTED PROGRAM | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Marianna
- Chipley, FL18.5 mi · 3,660 people · home $143,700
- Chattahoochee, FL24.5 mi · 2,955 people · home $101,700
- Donalsonville, GA26.8 mi · 2,833 people · home $109,900
- Bonifay, FL27.3 mi · 2,759 people · home $142,100
Marianna questions
Is Marianna, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marianna scores better for retirees than 43% of Florida towns and quieter than 68%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Marianna?
The median owner-occupied home in Marianna is valued at $98,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,414, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $861 a month.
What is the weather like in Marianna?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Marianna get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marianna since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)