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Crittenden County

Population in 2011: 12,347. Population change since 2000: +38.7%
Males: 5,915  (47.9%)
Females: 6,432  (52.1%)

Median resident age:  33.2 years
Arkansas median age:  42.2 years

Zip codes: 72364.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $54,119 (it was $44,084 in 2000)
Marion:

$54,119
Arkansas:

$37,823
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $24,128

Marion city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $151,598 (it was $95,600 in 2000)
Marion:

$151,598
Arkansas:

$102,900
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $165,946; Detached houses: $171,882; Townhouses or other attached units: $137,285; In 2-unit structures: $162,574; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $122,834; Mobile homes: $21,352

Median gross rent in 2009: $672.

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  • White alone - 8,299 (67.2%)
  • Black alone - 3,434 (27.8%)
  • Hispanic - 250 (2.0%)
  • Asian alone - 180 (1.5%)
  • Two or more races - 128 (1.0%)
  • American Indian alone - 51 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.02%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.01%)

Races in Marion detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Marion: 87.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (20.6%), Irish (10.6%), English (6.5%), German (6.3%), Italian (1.9%), French (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/05/1896

Elevation: 225 feet

Land area: 13.4 square miles.

Population density: 920 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Marion:

  • High school or higher: 85.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Marion city:

  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 65.2%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

144 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.6%
Arkansas:  2.8%



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Marion, Arkansas as of May 24, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Marion to the number of sex offenders is 1,124 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $821 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,194 (0.8%)
Marion satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (14.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (412.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Sunset, AR (1.0 miles ), West Memphis, AR (2.0 miles ), Jericho, AR (2.4 miles) , Crawfordsville, AR (2.7 miles ), Edmondson, AR (3.0 miles ), Shelby Forest, TN (3.4 miles ), Jennette, AR (3.5 miles) , Turrell, AR (3.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 103 buildings, average cost: $114,300
  • 1998: 119 buildings, average cost: $116,100
  • 1999: 117 buildings, average cost: $117,300
  • 2000: 90 buildings, average cost: $111,300
  • 2001: 60 buildings, average cost: $116,100
  • 2002: 52 buildings, average cost: $144,400
  • 2003: 143 buildings, average cost: $127,100
  • 2004: 175 buildings, average cost: $143,900
  • 2005: 201 buildings, average cost: $160,900
  • 2006: 240 buildings, average cost: $177,200
  • 2007: 200 buildings, average cost: $176,600
  • 2008: 84 buildings, average cost: $171,300
  • 2009: 45 buildings, average cost: $148,600
  • 2010: 36 buildings, average cost: $176,900
  • 2011: 35 buildings, average cost: $178,400

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 35.21 N, Longitude: 90.20 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -2,620 (-29.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 677 (14.7%)

Area code: 870

Marion household income distribution Marion home values distribution


 

Crime in Marion by Year
Type 2001 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00000002
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.016.1
Rapes 21141438
per 100,000 22.310.910.540.49.731.623.564.3
Robberies 5722186137
per 100,000 55.876.121.120.2174.247.5101.856.3
Assaults 4835493140584453
per 100,000 535.5380.5515.8313.0387.2458.8344.6426.1
Burglaries 98215282132189155150
per 100,000 100.4891.51600.0827.91277.71495.11213.91206.0
Thefts 220253255219240190235262
per 100,000 2454.52750.62684.22211.22323.11503.01840.42106.4
Auto thefts 14208818181914
per 100,000 156.2217.484.280.8174.2142.4148.8112.6
Arson 00010111
per 100,000 0.00.00.010.10.07.97.88.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 278.5319.3369.3272.5358.3330.1310.0390.1

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Crime in Marion detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 27 (24 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.93
Arkansas average:

1.97

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Marion, Arkansas accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

10.7%
Arkansas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +4,155 (+87.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (20%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (8%)
  • Wholesale trade (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (24%)
  • Educational services (22%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)

Work and jobs in Marion: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Marion, Arkansas

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Tornado activity:

Marion-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 203% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the Marion city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/14/1987, a category F3 tornado 7.5 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 121 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Marion-area historical earthquake activity is above Arkansas state average. It is 48% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 30.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.3 miles away from Marion center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 60.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 32.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/29/1996 at 05:41:33, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 12.6 mi) earthquake occurred 51.7 miles away from Marion center
On 5/1/2005 at 12:37:32, a magnitude 4.2 (4.1 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 43.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Crittenden County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Marion topographic map

Birthplace of: John Tate (boxer) - Boxer, Ray Brown - 2005 NFL player (Washington Redskins, born: Dec 12, 1962), Jerry Franklin - Football player, Ray Brown (offensive lineman) - Football player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Marion:

  • CRITTENDEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; WEST MEMPHIS, AR)
  • REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AT MEMPHIS (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; MEMPHIS, TN)
  • MEMPHIS VA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 13 miles away; MEMPHIS, TN)

Political contributions by individuals in Marion, AR

Amtrak station near Marion:

  • 10 miles: MEMPHIS (545 S. MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marion:

  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 11 miles; Memphis, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,609)
  • University of Memphis (about 17 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 14,700)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 42 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,204)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 52 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 8,301)
  • University of Mississippi Main Campus (about 69 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 13,969)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 69 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,224)
  • Union University (about 83 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,952)

Public high school in Marion:

  • MARION HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 845; Location: 1 PATRIOT DR; Grades: 10 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Marion:

  • MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 678; Location: 2 PATRIOT DR; Grades: 08 - 09)
  • MARION INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Students: 622; Location: 100 L H POLK; Grades: 04 - 05)
  • MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 602; Location: 10 PATRIOT DR; Grades: 06 - 07)
  • MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 593; Location: 235 MILITARY RD; Grades: 02 - 03)
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User submitted facts and corrections:

  • http://www.crittendencountyarkansas.org Crittenden County Open Portal Website
  • UT Bowld Hospital is closed & has merged with the former Methodist (Central) Hospital to form Methodist University Hospital. The distance from Marion is about 1-2 miles greater than the Bowld Hospital.

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Notable locations in Marion: Crittenden County Courthouse (A), Marion Police Department (B), Marion Emergency Medical Services (C), Marion Fire Department Station 1 (D), Marion Fire Department Station 2 (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Marion include: Jackson Chapel (A), Reynold Grove Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Journey Inn (3733 Interstate 55) (1), Best Western Regency Motor Inn (Interstate 55 & Highway) (2), Hallmarc Inn of America (2980 Interstate 55) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Marion-City - Police Court (14 Military Road) (1), Crittenden-County - Circuit Court Judge- Circuit Court Judge Chambers- John Fogl (116 Mound City Road) (2), Crittenden County - Circuit Court Judge Chambers (Court House) (3), West Memphis-City - Municipal Court (100 Court Street) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Crittenden County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Ozone  PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.1. This is about average.
City:

30.1
U.S.:

32.0
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 26.3. This is about average. There were 20 monitors within city limits.
City:

26.3
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.06. This is about average. There were 18 monitors within city limits.
City:

9.06
U.S.:

9.59
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.9. This is better than average. There were 22 monitors within city limits.
City:

17.9
U.S.:

22.1
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2006 was 0.458. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.458
U.S.:

0.464
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 3.07. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

3.07
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 8.66. This is about average. There were 6 monitors within city limits.
City:

8.66
U.S.:

9.39

Drinking water stations with addresses in Marion and their reported violations in the past:

MARION WATERWORKS (Population served: 10600, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-14-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-28-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-06-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-06-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-03-2004), St Public Notif received (SEP-22-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-11-2004), St Public Notif received (AUG-23-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In SEP-14-1993, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-14-1993)
LAKESHORE ESTATES WATER ASSN (Population served: 1200, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-10-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2002, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2002, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2002 and JAN-22-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2003)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2002, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and NOV-11-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (NOV-11-1999)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
CLARKDALE-JERICHO WATER ASSOC (Population served: 927, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-10-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2004 and JUL-25-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-25-2005)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JUL-2004 and SEP-2004, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-03-2004)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2002 and MAR-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (MAR-14-2003), Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-28-2003)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2002, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and NOV-11-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (NOV-11-1999)
  • 3 minor monitoring violations
  • One other older monitoring violation
HEAFER-BLACK OAK WATER ASSOC (Population served: 547, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-01-2000), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-01-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-1997), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-13-1997), St Other (JUL-02-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JUL-2004 and SEP-2004, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-03-2004)
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2002 and JAN-21-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-21-2003)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and NOV-11-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (NOV-11-1999)
  • Notification, Public - In MAY-1998, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Other (JUL-02-1998)
  • Notification, Public - In NOV-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Other (JUL-02-1998)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One other older monitoring violation
HWY 64 WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 231, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-10-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2002, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2002 and NOV-21-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-21-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and NOV-11-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (NOV-11-1999)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 7.9%
(5.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.3% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 26.9% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Arkansas:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  74.5%
Whole state:  68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  3.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Marion, AR


87 people in nursing homes
18 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Marion compared to Arkansas state average:

Marion, Arkansas environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Marion (2011 data):

  • Fidelity National Bank: Marion Branch at 330 West Military Road, branch established on 1989/06/08; Midway Branch at 1200 State Highway 77, branch established on 2000/06/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $332.5 mil, Deposits: $293.6 mil, headquarters in West Memphis, AR, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Carlson Bancshares, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Marion West Branch at 141 Block Street, branch established on 1990/07/25. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • SunTrust Bank: Marion Main Office 950 at 115 Block Street, branch established on 1938/03/23. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • First Community Bank of Eastern Arkansas: First Community Bank Of Eastern Arka at 205 Block Street, branch established on 1998/10/13. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $115.5 mil, Deposits: $101.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Fcb Financial Services, Inc
  • First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas: Marion Branch at 1381 Highway 64, branch established on 1998/10/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $355.0 mil, Deposits: $314.3 mil, headquarters in Forrest City, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Bancshares Of Eastern Arkansas, Inc.
  • Helena National Bank: Marion Branch at 2770 Highway 77, branch established on 2005/12/05. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $175.4 mil, Deposits: $149.9 mil, headquarters in Helena, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Helena Bancshares, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Marion, Arkansas:

  • Best Western Regency, I-55 & US 64, Marion, AR 72364 , Phone: (870) 739-3278
  • Comfort Inn, 2700 Interstate 55 Service Rd, Marion, AR 72364 , Phone: (870) 739-2323, Fax: (870) 739-2324
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Marion, Arkansas

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Marion travel time to work - commute
Marion mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (59%)
  • Utility gas (39%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Crittenden County Arkansas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Crittenden County Arkansas:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Marion (based on Crittenden County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 41.67%
Here41.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristAssemblies of GodChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents58.4%12.1%7.7%5.6%2.8%
Congregations25.5%9.8%15.7%7.8%7.8%
NameCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist AssociationBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents2.7%2.2%2.2%1.6%4.8%
Congregations5.9%3.9%2.0%2.0%19.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Crittenden County:

2.69 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Crittenden County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Crittenden County:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

2.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.7%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Crittenden County:

34.2%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.9%
State:

13.6%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$5,116$30,6960$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$8,950
Judicial and Legal 9$17,494$23,3253$2,074
Police Protection - Officers 18$45,292$30,1953$2,280
Police - Other 3$6,688$26,7522$1,000
Firefighters 0$0 35$19,412
Streets and Highways 9$15,638$20,8510$0
Health 0$0 2$542
Solid Waste Management 6$9,908$19,8160$0
Parks and Recreation 3$10,692$42,7686$3,120
Water Supply 9$25,704$34,2720$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$344
Other and Unallocable 12$21,784$21,7847$4,974
Totals for Government 71$158,316$26,75868$42,696


6.91% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,094 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.91%
Arkansas average:

7.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Shelby County, TN  1.75% ($38,175 average AGI)
from St. Francis County, AR  0.56% ($26,548)
from Craighead County, AR  0.32% ($31,755)


6.85% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,702 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.85%
Arkansas average:

7.29%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Shelby County, TN  1.84% ($33,379 average AGI)
to Craighead County, AR  0.41% ($31,116)
to DeSoto County, MS  0.29% ($40,143)

Strongest AM radio stations in Marion:

  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KSUD (730 AM; 1 kW; WEST MEMPHIS, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WBBP (1480 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN)
  • WMC (790 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WLRM (1380 AM; 3 kW; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: WORLD OVERCOMERS OUTREACH MINISTRIES)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marion:

  • KXHT (107.1 FM; MARION, AR; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KJMS (101.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHRK (97.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYPL (89.3 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS/SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFO CNTR.)
  • WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMC-FM (99.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WGKX (105.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: KIX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRVR-FM (104.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KKLV (94.7 FM; TURRELL, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WEGR (102.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHAL-FM (95.7 FM; OLIVE BRANCH, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKNO-FM (91.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WUMR (91.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS)
  • WQOX (88.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS)
  • WMBZ (94.1 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMFS (92.9 FM; BARTLETT, TN; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WEVL (89.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION VOLUNTEERS, INC.)
  • KTRQ (102.3 FM; COLT, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WMPS (107.5 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K213CN (90.5 FM; WEST MEMPHIS, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Marion:

  • W67CV (Channel 67; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • WBXP-CA (Channel 44; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WREG-TV (Channel 3; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • W42BY (Channel 42; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC,)
  • WMC-TV (Channel 5; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WHBQ-TV (Channel 13; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WPXX-TV (Channel 50; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJRJ-LP (Channel 59; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WKNO (Channel 10; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WLMT (Channel 30; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTY-TV (Channel 24; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W57CG (Channel 57; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • KVTJ (Channel 48; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AGAPE CHURCH, INC.)
  • W61BP (Channel 61; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: JIMMY BOYD)
  • WBUY (Channel 40; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Marion, Arkansas:
  • Fatal accident count: 30
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 97
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 5
  • Fatalities: 51
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 163
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 4
Arkansas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 74
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 113
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 30
  • Fatalities: 82
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 193
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 8

See more detailed statistics of Marion fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Marion)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • MARION WS, I-55 S, 1 Mi S (Lat: 35.211194 Lon: -90.208972), Type: Mast, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WNXJ557, Licensee ID: L00007580
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.195 MHz, 151.010 MHz, 156.045 MHz, 151.055 MHz, 155.475 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/08/2001, Expiration Date: 09/18/2011
    Registrant: State Of, Dept. Of Highways And Transportation Arkansas, Little Rock, AR 72203, Phone: (501) 569-2300, Fax: (501) 569-2011
  • Cty Ct House (Lat: 35.216194 Lon: -90.198972), Call Sign: KNEN407, Licensee ID: L00209034
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.1600 MHz, 37.2000 MHz, 37.2400 MHz, 37.2600 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/18/2003, Expiration Date: 01/20/2013
    Registrant: County Of Crittenden, County Courthouse, Marion, AR 72364
  • 215 Military Rd (Lat: 35.228694 Lon: -90.204806), Call Sign: WCK671, Licensee ID: L00009875
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.463 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/04/2003, Expiration Date: 03/02/2013
    Registrant: Entergy Services Inc, Little Rock, AR 72203-0551
  • Lat: 35.233417 Lon: -90.333444, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPXR999
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.205 MHz, 155.340 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/30/2003, Expiration Date: 05/30/2013, Certifier: Charlie A Tacito
    Registrant: John F Peacock, West Memphis, AR 72303, Phone: (870) 657-2669, Fax: (870) 657-2669, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, 215 Military Rd (Lat: 35.212306 Lon: -90.204528), Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WNEK207
    Assigned Frequencies: 6130.51 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/22/2000, Expiration Date: 10/16/2010
    Registrant: Phone: (202) 756-8282

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

60 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Marion)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

18 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Marion)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED10$131,2523$140,22011$132,4051$15,2901$102,0000$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$01$103,3000$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$81,7101$77,9605$125,8481$21,5100$01$29,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$04$152,9080$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$86,0400$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0308.01 , 0308.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$166,205
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0308.01 , 0308.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 95
  • Hazardous Condition: 16
  • Good Intent Call: 27

Incident types - Marion


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Marion, AR
Businesses in Marion, AR
NameCountNameCount
AutoZone1McDonald's1
Baskin-Robbins1Quiznos1
Best Western1SONIC Drive-In1
Burger King1Subway2
Comfort Inn1Taco Bell1
FedEx1U-Haul1
H&R Block1UPS1
KFC1Wendy's1
Lane Furniture1

Marion on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Truck transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Communications equipment operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Agricultural workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Truck transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage population increases in the 1990s) (population 5,000+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage increase in population in the 1990s (pop 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with high-earning residents located near cities with low-earning residents (pop 5,000+)"
  • #42 (72364) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Celtic first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (8-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Michael Uphoff (5)
  • Dennis E. Shireman (4)
  • Igor Rakov (3)
  • Karin Emmons Thompson (2)
  • Kathy Mcgee (1)

Total of 15 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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