Marion TownshipMO
A town of 697.
Is Marion Township a good place to live?
Of the 248 Missouri towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Marion Township. Marion Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
697 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Marion Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Marion Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marion Township.
Most of Marion Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.5 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Marion Township for work: only 14% work in town. Jobs based in Marion Township grew to 143 in 2023, 75 more than in 2013. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Marion Township, below the Missouri town median (14%) and near the median of U.S. towns (9.6%).
| Marion Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 13% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Marion Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by North Mercer Co. R-III. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mercer Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 84 | A |
| Mercer HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 58 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Marion Township stands out in Missouri and nationally: a typical January night there is colder
Marion Township’s January low is 15°F, below both Missouri’s towns (23°F) and U.S. towns (22°F). Marion Township has chilly winters and warm summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Marion Township is
Marion Township beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 42% of adults have high blood pressure in Marion Township.
| Marion Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 25% |
| What stands out | Marion Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 77.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Marion Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Conserved land covers 0% of Marion Township
2.5 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Marion Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mercer Park | — | 9 |
| 2. Lions Community Park | 0.2 mi | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Marion Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Marion Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Marion Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
86% of working residents leave Marion Township for work
Where Marion Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Marion Township
Township in Mercer County, Missouri, U.S.
Marion Township is a township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The city of Mercer is located in the center of the township. The establishment date of Marion Township is unknown. The city of Mercer was previously known as Marion before it was known that there was another place named Marion, it is likely the township was named for the same reason as the city.
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Questions about Marion Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Marion Township, MO a good place to live?
Marion Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.