Plat book of Osceola County, Michigan, 1900
Marion’s story
146 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1900.
- 1880Marion is settled
MarionMI
A town of 802, settled in 1880.
Population
802
2025 Census estimate · +2.4% since 2020
Typical home
$191K
+8.5% in a year
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
46.2
years
Jobs based here
147
A commuter town
Is Marion a good place to live?
22% of residents live below the poverty line in Marion, above both Michigan’s towns (8.9%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Marion has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
802 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Marion: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Marion, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Marion water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Marion’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMarion Township ClerkMarion Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4966549665 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marion.
Work & commute
Compared with most of Michigan and the rest of the country, the median household income in Marion is lower
At $41,000, Marion’s median household income is below both the Michigan town median ($77,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Since 2011, Marion has added 106 jobs, to 147 in 2021. Marion’s average trip to work is 29 minutes.
3%work in town
| Marion | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Marion3%
Cadillac15%
Evart9%
Marion Township9%
Haring Township5%
17 mi
median commute distance
147
jobs based in Marion
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Marion, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 1989, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Marion.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
3
paid flood claims since 1989
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Marion are worth about $191K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Marion home is worth about $191,000, up 8.5% in a year, 28% below the Michigan typical home. The median rent in Marion is $667 a month.
$191KZillow home value
| Marion | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $667 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 71% | 84% | 73% |
Typical home value
Marion$191K
Michigan$264K
+8.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Marion has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Marion has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to 12° and about 74 inches of snow falls in a winter.
74″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–31°
Spring31–55°
Summer54–79°
Fall37–58°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 19
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Marion is
Marion beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 18% of Marion adults report frequent physical distress.
| Marion | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better22 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Marion | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.7% | 8.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| More smokers | 19.2% | 14.6% |
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
16 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Marion has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.4 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 847 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Marion Mill Pond | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Marion
17pages on Marion
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Marion; the nearest are
Mid Michigan CollegeCommunity college · Public · Harrison20.8 mi$6,132 in-state tuitionFerris State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Big Rapids33.1 mi$14,778 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Marion residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Marion for work
Where Marion’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
147jobs based in Marion
3%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Marion
Village in Michigan, United States
Marion is a village in Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 789 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Marion Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,099 ft
- ZIP code
- 49665
- Area code
- 231
Questions about Marion
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Marion, MI a good place to live?
Marion has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.