The Town FilesMarion, Kentucky
City in Crittenden County · population 2,916 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $97,300
- Household income
- $39,414
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 45.5
Marion is a city of 2,916 people in Crittenden County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $97,300, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 87% of Kentucky towns, hipper than 83% of Kentucky towns.
How Marion ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marion is worth $97,300, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $39,414, which is more affordable than 76% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $688 a month. 71.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marion | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,300 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $688 | $837 |
| Median household income | $39,414 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 71.3% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in Marion
| People | Marion | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.9% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.1% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 88.6% |
Weather in Marion
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 24.9°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marion since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 6, 2005 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on January 12, 2023.
Severe weather in Crittenden County since 1996
Crittenden County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Crittenden County
Crittenden County had 1,976 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,065 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Marion itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Marion
3 public schools with 1,362 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County Elementary School | PK-5 | 664 | 16.2 |
| Crittenden County High School | 9-12 | 412 | 16.5 |
| Crittenden County Middle School | 6-8 | 286 | 15.9 |
Towns near Marion
- Providence, KY18.7 mi · 2,892 people · home $60,300
- Princeton, KY18.9 mi · 6,270 people · home $96,600
- Calvert City, KY26.2 mi · 2,514 people · home $165,700
- Morganfield, KY27.0 mi · 3,256 people · home $113,600
Marion questions
Is Marion, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marion scores better for retirees than 61% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 87%. 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.5).
How much does a house cost in Marion?
The median owner-occupied home in Marion is valued at $97,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,414, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $688 a month.
What is the weather like in Marion?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 5.5 inches of snow.
Does Marion get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marion since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 6, 2005. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)