The Town FilesMarion County, Ohio
65,020 people. The median home is worth $156,800 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $59,371.
Towns in Marion County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 35,999 | $119,500 | $47,951 | 39.0 |
| Prospect | 1,067 | $164,100 | $70,833 | 31.4 |
| La Rue | 676 | $113,600 | $75,156 | 47.3 |
| Caledonia | 560 | $120,100 | $69,792 | 30.3 |
People and housing
| Marion County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $864 | $914 |
| Median household income | $59,371 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
23,100 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,522 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 390 storm events in Marion County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marion County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).