The Town FilesMarion County, Iowa
33,642 people. The median home is worth $233,000 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $78,680.
Towns in Marion County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella | 10,464 | $292,700 | $84,111 | 35.2 |
| Knoxville | 7,595 | $160,300 | $61,599 | 42.2 |
People and housing
| Marion County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,000 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $884 | $820 |
| Median household income | $78,680 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 39.9 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
19,680 jobs in 2024, average pay $63,553 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 852 storm events in Marion County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Marion County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4392: Severe Storm And Tornadoes |
| July 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4234: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | DR-4119: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1930: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).