MarionSD
A town of 895, settled in 1879.
Is Marion a good place to live?
34% of residents are 65 or older in Marion, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 19% and U.S. towns at 18%. Only 2 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a higher median age than Marion. Marion has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
895 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Marion: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Marion, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marion.
The schools Marion’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Marion School District 60-3.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Elementary - 02Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 100 | C |
| Marion High School - 01Largest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 62 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
About two in five of Marion’s working residents commute to Sioux Falls
Most working residents leave Marion for work: only 7% work in town. At 22 minutes, Marion’s average trip to work is above South Dakota’s towns (17 minutes) but below U.S. towns (25 minutes). The top destinations are Sioux Falls (38%), Parker (8%) and Freeman (4%).
| Marion | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 7% | 29% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Marion, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Marion has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 8° and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Marion stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with fewer of its adults who binge drink
15% of adults binge drink in Marion. Marion beats the South Dakota average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 28% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Marion.
| Marion | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Marion | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.3% | 18.8% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70.8% | 65.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.9% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Homes in Marion are worth about $282K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Marion home is worth about $282,000, down 2.8% in a year, 11% below the South Dakota typical home. The median rent in Marion is $813 a month.
| Marion | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $813 a month | $962 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 68% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Marion
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hieb Memorial Park | 0.1 mi | 15 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Marion
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Marion; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Marion residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
93% of working residents leave Marion for work
Where Marion’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Marion
City in South Dakota, United States
Marion is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 849 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1881
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,450 ft
- ZIP code
- 57043
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Marion
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Marion, SD a good place to live?
Marion has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Marion, SD known for?
2 notable people were born here, including James Bausch and Frank Bausch.