The Town FilesMarion, Louisiana
Town in Union Parish · population 623 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $142,100
- Household income
- $28,452
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 45.8
Marion is a town of 623 people in Union Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $142,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 92% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 86% of Louisiana towns.
How Marion ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marion is worth $142,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $28,452, which is more affordable than 5% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $806 a month. 57.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marion | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $806 | $887 |
| Median household income | $28,452 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 57.3% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Marion
| People | Marion | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.9% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Marion
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 59.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marion since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 13, 2022 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 23, 2025.
Severe weather in Union Parish since 1996
Union Parish has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Union Parish
Union Parish had 5,454 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,245 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Marion itself the ACS puts it at 9.6%.
Towns near Marion
- Farmerville, LA12.6 mi · 3,366 people · home $104,900
- Sterlington, LA17.8 mi · 1,980 people · home $228,400
- Bastrop, LA21.1 mi · 9,691 people · home $87,800
- West Crossett, AR21.6 mi · 1,144 people · home $94,500
- Crossett, AR22.6 mi · 4,822 people · home $114,600
- Bernice, LA24.7 mi · 1,356 people · home $80,300
- Claiborne, LA24.8 mi · 12,631 people · home $219,200
- North Crossett, AR26.2 mi · 2,756 people · home $70,100
Marion questions
Is Marion, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marion scores better for retirees than 92% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 86%. 26.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.8).
How much does a house cost in Marion?
The median owner-occupied home in Marion is valued at $142,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $28,452, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $806 a month.
What is the weather like in Marion?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Marion get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marion since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 13, 2022. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- 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)