Marion, Louisiana
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Population change since 2000: -24.9%
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| Males: 211 |  (34.9%) |
| Females: 394 |  (65.1%) |
| Median resident age: | 60.0 years |
| Louisiana median age: | 38.2 years |
Zip codes: 71260.
| Marion: | $21,346 |
| LA: | $55,416 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,016 (it was $10,119 in 2000)
Marion town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $146,957 (it was $52,300 in 2000)
| Marion: | $146,957 |
| LA: | $209,200 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $138,190; detached houses: $159,672; mobile homes: $45,302
Median gross rent in 2022: $468.
(12.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.9% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
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- 34857.5%Black alone
- 19432.1%White alone
- 6610.9%Two or more races
- 50.8%Hispanic
Races in Marion detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Marion, Louisiana as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Marion is 83 to 1.
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| Murders (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Rapes (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (129.9) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (132.5) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Robberies (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (133.3) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Assaults (per 100,000) | 1 (134.4) | 8 (1,046) | 1 (129.5) | 6 (779.2) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (400.0) | 2 (264.9) | 1 (132.8) | 5 (664.9) | 1 (133.3) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Burglaries (per 100,000) | 7 (940.9) | 7 (915.0) | 1 (129.5) | 8 (1,039) | 13 (1,733) | 4 (533.3) | 4 (529.8) | 2 (265.6) | 3 (398.9) | 3 (400.0) | 1 (135.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Thefts (per 100,000) | 32 (4,301) | 8 (1,046) | 0 (0.0) | 21 (2,727) | 19 (2,533) | 6 (800.0) | 5 (662.3) | 7 (929.6) | 5 (664.9) | 9 (1,200) | 3 (404.9) | 1 (135.7) |
| Auto thefts (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (266.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Arson (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| City-Data.com crime index | 264.8 | 315.0 | 35.0 | 441.6 | 262.7 | 149.3 | 222.5 | 82.3 | 208.8 | 102.7 | 25.6 | 5.4 |
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
Crime rate in Marion detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 1 male; 1 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.71 |
| Louisiana average: | 3.44 |
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Ancestries: American (22.4%), English (3.9%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Incorporated on 01/13/1909
Elevation: 202 feet
Land area: 3.21 square miles.
Population density: 188 people per square mile (very low).
2 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 0.3% |
| Louisiana: | 4.2% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Marion town: | 0.4% ($199) |
| Louisiana: | 0.3% ($199) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA 
(28.4 miles , pop. 53,107).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (93.9 miles , pop. 200,145).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (264.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Nearest cities:
Huttig, AR (3.2 miles ),
), Felsenthal, AR (3.5 miles),
Strong, AR (4.0 miles ),
), Sterlington, LA (4.2 miles ),
), Spearsville, LA (4.6 miles),
West Crossett, AR (4.6 miles )
)Latitude: 32.90 N, Longitude: 92.24 W
Area code: 318
| Here: | 4.4% |
| Louisiana: | 3.8% |
- Food (9.9%)
- Health care (9.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.4%)
- Broadcasting & telecommunications (8.4%)
- Educational services (8.0%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
- Public administration (5.7%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.3%)
- Food (11.8%)
- Construction (7.1%)
- Metal & metal products (6.3%)
- Educational services (5.5%)
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.5%)
- Wood products (4.7%)
- Health care (17.8%)
- Broadcasting & telecommunications (14.1%)
- Educational services (10.4%)
- Food (8.1%)
- Public administration (8.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
- Cashiers (4.2%)
- Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.2%)
- Bus drivers (3.8%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.2%)
- Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.7%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
- Cashiers (8.1%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (6.7%)
- Accountants and auditors (5.9%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.2%)
Average climate in Marion, Louisiana
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Marion-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/1/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the Marion town center killed 2 people and injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 12/3/1978, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.9 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Marion-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 327% greater than the overall U.S. average.On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 316.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 141.3 miles away from Marion center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 361.1 miles away from Marion center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 156.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 159.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 218.6 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 Union Parish (19) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Storms: 7, Floods: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Freezes: 2, Ice Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Marion:
Other hospitals and medical centers near Marion:
- UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
- ARBOR LAKE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
- FARMERVILLE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
- FMCNA - UNION PARISH DX (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
- LILLIAN LOUISE BEHAVIRORAL HEALTH HOSP (Hospital, about 13 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
- FMCNA - FARMERVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marion:
- University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 28 miles; Monroe, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,764)
- Louisiana Delta Community College (about 31 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
- Louisiana Tech University (about 36 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
- Grambling State University (about 39 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 54 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (about 64 miles; Magnolia, AR; FT enrollment: 3,005)
- Bossier Parish Community College (about 86 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Marion Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Birthplace of: John David Crow - Football player and coach, Lee Emmett Thomas - Politician, Walt Goldsby - Baseball player.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Marion and their reported violations in the past:
LINVILLE-HAILE WATER SYSTEM (Address: 109 REYNOLDS ROAD , Population served: 1,635, Groundwater):Past health violations:CONCORD WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 426, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:
- MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-06-2014), St Public Notif requested (AUG-06-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from APR-16-2014 to APR-16-2014), St Public Notif requested (2 times from APR-16-2014 to APR-16-2014), St Public Notif received (MAY-13-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-07-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-07-2013), St Public Notif received (MAR-28-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-12-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-12-2013), St Public Notif received (AUG-12-2013)
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-29-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-29-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-04-2013)
- MCL, Average - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-11-2013), St Public Notif received (FEB-21-2013)
- 21 other older health violations
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2013)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2013)
- Failure To Address Deficiency - In APR-26-2012, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-10-2012)
- Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt - In JUL-02-2010, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (APR-01-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2014)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (MAY-18-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-18-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-20-2011)
- 9 other older monitoring violations
Past health violations:LITROE WATER SYSTEM (Address: 550 TOWNSVILLE ROAD , Population served: 369, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:
- MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-25-2014), St Public Notif requested (JUL-25-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-25-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-25-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-22-2014), St Public Notif requested (APR-22-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-22-2014), St Public Notif requested (APR-22-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-05-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (NOV-05-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-05-2013)
- 22 other older health violations
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (APR-03-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-03-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (APR-03-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-03-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAR-29-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-29-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAR-29-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-29-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (JUL-19-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-19-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
- One minor monitoring violation
- 8 other older monitoring violations
Past health violations:Past monitoring violations:
- MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-28-2014), St Public Notif requested (JUL-28-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-16-2014), St Public Notif requested (APR-16-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (FEB-12-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-12-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (NOV-05-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-05-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-19-2014)
- MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (JUL-19-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-19-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-12-2013)
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (APR-03-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-03-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-06-2013)
- 11 other older health violations
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-11-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-06-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-11-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-06-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
- Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-25-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-25-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-11-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-11-2010)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-21-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-21-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Site Visit (enforcement) (2 times from AUG-12-2010 to NOV-02-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-21-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-21-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Site Visit (enforcement) (2 times from AUG-12-2010 to NOV-02-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
- 8 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.3 people |
| Louisiana: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 62.2% |
| Whole state: | 67.1% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 5.1% |
| Whole state: | 6.8% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Banks with branches in Marion (2011 data):
- Marion State Bank: at 345 Main Street, branch established on 1907/02/01. Info updated 2008/02/21: Bank assets: $128.9 mil, Deposits: $109.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 3 total offices
For population 15 years and over in Marion:
- Never married: 26.6%
- Now married: 40.5%
- Separated: 7.7%
- Widowed: 19.5%
- Divorced: 5.7%
For population 25 years and over in Marion:
- High school or higher: 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
- Unemployed: 17.4%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.9 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 11.0 |
| Louisiana average: | 11.9 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Marion, LA (based on Union Parish data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 13,395 | 65 |
| Mainline Protestant | 672 | 7 |
| Catholic | 438 | 1 |
| Other | 202 | 2 |
| Black Protestant | 122 | 4 |
| None | 7,892 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 7
| Union Parish: | 3.08 / 10,000 pop. |
| Louisiana: | 2.56 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
| This county: | 1.32 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 1.29 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
| Union Parish: | 7.04 / 10,000 pop. |
| Louisiana: | 4.49 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
| This county: | 2.64 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 5.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Union Parish: | 12.0% |
| State: | 10.9% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 32.0% |
| State: | 29.2% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Union Parish: | 14.9% |
| Louisiana: | 13.7% |
Health and Nutrition:
Healthy diet rate:
| Here: | 46.3% |
| Louisiana: | 49.4% |
Average overall health of teeth and gums:
| This city: | 42.6% |
| Louisiana: | 46.5% |
Average BMI:
| This city: | 30.1 |
| State: | 29.1 |
People feeling badly about themselves:
| Here: | 24.8% |
| Louisiana: | 20.3% |
People not drinking alcohol at all:
| This city: | 15.2% |
| Louisiana: | 11.4% |
Average hours sleeping at night:
| Marion: | 6.7 |
| Louisiana: | 6.8 |
Overweight people:
| Marion: | 37.5% |
| Louisiana: | 34.5% |
General health condition:
| Marion: | 50.4% |
| Louisiana: | 55.8% |
Average condition of hearing:
| Marion: | 80.8% |
| State: | 80.2% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Marion, LA Residents
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2022) | |||||
| Function | Full-time employees | Monthly full-time payroll | Average yearly full-time wage | Part-time employees | Monthly part-time payroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Government Administration | 7 | $4,694 | $8,047 | 0 | $0 |
| Other and Unallocable | 5 | $596 | $1,430 | 0 | $0 |
| Water Supply | 2 | $6,563 | $39,378 | 0 | $0 |
| Sewerage | 2 | $6,563 | $39,378 | 0 | $0 |
| Financial Administration | 2 | $6,297 | $37,782 | 0 | $0 |
| Streets and Highways | 2 | $6,563 | $39,378 | 0 | $0 |
| Police Protection - Officers | 1 | $7,506 | $90,072 | 5 | $1,926 |
| Judicial and Legal | 1 | $596 | $7,152 | 0 | $0 |
| Solid Waste Management | 1 | $3,503 | $42,036 | 1 | $412 |
| Totals for Government | 23 | $42,882 | $22,373 | 6 | $2,338 |
Marion government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):
- Construction - Regular Highways: $230,000 ($380.17)
Sewerage: $70,000 ($115.70)
Water Utilities: $39,000 ($64.46)
Local Fire Protection: $21,000 ($34.71)
Police Protection: $13,000 ($21.49)
Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($13.22)
- Current Operations - Police Protection: $298,000 ($492.56)
Local Fire Protection: $138,000 ($228.10)
Regular Highways: $134,000 ($221.49)
Financial Administration: $129,000 ($213.22)
Central Staff Services: $119,000 ($196.69)
Sewerage: $100,000 ($165.29)
Water Utilities: $86,000 ($142.15)
Solid Waste Management: $68,000 ($112.40)
Parks and Recreation: $22,000 ($36.36)
Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000 ($13.22)
General - Other: $2,000 ($3.31)
- General - Interest on Debt: $30,000 ($49.59)
- Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $17,000 ($28.10)
Sewerage: $13,000 ($21.49)
Regular Highways: $9,000 ($14.88)
Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($9.92)
Water Utilities: $5,000 ($8.26)
Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($8.26)
Financial Administration: $2,000 ($3.31)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $422,000 ($697.52)
Marion government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):
- Charges - Sewerage: $124,000 ($204.96)
Solid Waste Management: $58,000 ($95.87)
Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($3.31)
- Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $202,000 ($333.88)
General Local Government Support: $15,000 ($24.79)
Other: $5,000 ($8.26)
Sewerage: $1,000 ($1.65)
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $36,000 ($59.50)
Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($11.57)
Rents: $6,000 ($9.92)
Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($6.61)
Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($1.65)
Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.65)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $107,000 ($176.86)
- State Intergovernmental - Other: $30,000 ($49.59)
General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($4.96)
Water Utilities: $2,000 ($3.31)
- Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $583,000 ($963.64)
Property: $200,000 ($330.58)
Other License: $75,000 ($123.97)
Public Utility License: $56,000 ($92.56)
Occupation and Business License - Other: $32,000 ($52.89)
Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($1.65)
Marion government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):
- Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $761,000 ($1257.85)
Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $445,000 ($735.54)
Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $316,000 ($522.31)
Marion government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,226,000 ($2026.45)
- Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $20,000 ($33.06)
Strongest AM radio stations in Marion:
- KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
- KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
- KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
- KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
- KDMS (1290 AM; 5 kW; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: EL DORADO BROADCASTING CO.)
- KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
- WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
- WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Marion:
- KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KAXV (91.9 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
- KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
- KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
- KRVV (100.1 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: HOLLADAY BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA, INC)
- KXUL (91.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
- KNOE-FM (101.9 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
- KWJM (92.7 FM; FARMERVILLE, LA; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- KXKZ (107.5 FM; RUSTON, LA; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL COMPANY II OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
- KLIP (105.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KPCH (97.7 FM; DUBACH, LA; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL COMPANY II OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
- KJMG (97.3 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: HOLLADAY BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA,)
- KTRY-FM (94.3 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: JAMIE PATRICK BROADCASTING, LTD.)
- KAGH-FM (104.9 FM; CROSSETT, AR; Owner: ASHLEY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Marion:
- KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO LICENSE LLC)
- KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
- KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
- KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
- K59GI (Channel 59; MONROE, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- K46DT (Channel 46; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- K69HO (Channel 69; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- KMCT-TV (Channel 39; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN B/CASTING, INC.)
- K36DR (Channel 36; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- KWMS-LP (Channel 17; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: SONRISE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KMNO-LP (Channel 22; MONROE, LA; Owner: GREAT OAKS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Marion fatal accident list:
Sep 6, 1979 02:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 5Number of bridges
- 46ft / 13.8mTotal length
- 5,870Total average daily traffic
- 907Total average daily truck traffic
- 10,557Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Marion)FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
56 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
7- Lat: 32.903361 Lon: -92.247000, Type: Tower, Structure height: 105.2 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQJF531, Licensee ID: L00969605,
Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/2018, Expiration Date: 04/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 01/31/2020, Certifier: Michael Rapaport, Registrant: Straight Path Spectrum, LLC
- MARION SCHOOL, Cox Street (Lat: 32.904000 Lon: -92.242861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQSY746,
Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 01/17/2024, Expiration Date: 12/10/2033, Certifier: Jeffrey R Strenkowski, Registrant: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 739-3000, Fax: (202) 739-3001, Email:
- NO02726B, Near Thomas St. (Lat: 32.903361 Lon: -92.247000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.2 m, Overall height: 107.3 m, Call Sign: WQYE397,
Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 08/30/2016, Expiration Date: 08/30/2026, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
- LINEVILLE, 1.5 Mi Se Of Marion (#304943) (Lat: 32.855806 Lon: -92.209028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 111.8 m, Overall height: 117.3 m, Call Sign: WFD559,
Assigned Frequencies: 2085.50 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/1979, Expiration Date: 06/01/2029, Registrant: Wiley Rein LLP, 2050 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 719-7370, Fax: (202) 842-8465, Email:
- MARION, Century Telephone Co (Lat: 32.899556 Lon: -92.243167), Overall height: 77.1 m, Call Sign: WHQ853,
Assigned Frequencies: 2115.20 MHz, Grant Date: 04/17/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 02/28/2000, Certifier: Vicki Schultheis, Registrant: Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman, LLP, 3000 K Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20007, Phone: (202) 424-7809, Fax: (202) 424-7645, Email:
- 1 1/2 Mi Se (Lat: 32.857056 Lon: -92.208722), Overall height: 112.8 m, Call Sign: WHY303,
Assigned Frequencies: 2042.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/1983, Expiration Date: 06/01/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/11/2010, Registrant: Cohn And Marks LLP, 1920 N Street N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036-1622, Phone: (202) 239-3860, Fax: (202) 293-4827, Email:
- 1 1/2 Mi Se (Lat: 32.857056 Lon: -92.208722), Overall height: 112.8 m, Call Sign: WHY307,
Assigned Frequencies: 2042.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/1983, Expiration Date: 06/01/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/11/2010, Registrant: Cohn And Marks LLP, 1920 N Street N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036-1622, Phone: (202) 239-3860, Fax: (202) 293-4827, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
5- Call Sign: KC5BWH, Licensee ID: L00677770, Grant Date: 05/11/2023, Expiration Date: 07/27/2033, Certifier: George W Love Sr, Registrant: George W Love Sr, 349 Dale Love Rd, Marion, LA 71260
- Call Sign: KC5BZL, Licensee ID: L00683820, Grant Date: 05/12/2003, Expiration Date: 08/10/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2015, Certifier: Emmett D Love, Registrant: Emmett D Love, 349 Dale Love Rd, Marion, LA 71260
- Call Sign: KC5EVO, Licensee ID: L00754542, Grant Date: 01/17/2024, Expiration Date: 01/17/2034, Certifier: Connie O Love, Registrant: Connie O Love, 349 Dale Love Road, Marion, LA 71260
- Call Sign: KC5IFD, Licensee ID: L00896921, Grant Date: 06/18/2014, Expiration Date: 07/15/2024, Certifier: Harold L Poole Jr, Registrant: Harold L Poole Jr, 218 Gardner Rd, Marion, LA 71260
- Call Sign: WB5HWC, Grant Date: 01/28/1997, Expiration Date: 01/28/2007, Cancellation Date: 01/29/2009, Registrant: Milus D Reynolds, Powell St, Marion, LA 71260
FAA Registered Aircraft:
3- Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 101RK, N101RK, N-101RK, Serial Number: 17261166, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 11/10/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 09/30/2013
Registrant (Individual): James R Blake, 1355 Concord Rd, Marion, LA 71260 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7899D, N7899D, N-7899D, Serial Number: 22-5819, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 12/24/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 07/23/2011
Registrant (Partnership): Richard E Jr Blake, 1355 Concord Rd, Marion, LA 71260, Other Owners: James R Blake - Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 98734, N98734, N-98734, Serial Number: 18962, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/06/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 11/27/2017
Registrant (Individual): James R Blake, 1355 Concord Rd, Marion, LA 71260
2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Marion, LA
- 11154.1%Outside Fires
- 5325.9%Structure Fires
- 2512.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 167.8%Other
Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 15. The highest number of fires - 36 took place in 2015, and the least - 0 in 2007. The data has a dropping trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (54.1%), and Structure Fires (25.9%).| Most common first names in Marion, LA among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| John | 51 | 75.6 years |
| James | 38 | 72.1 years |
| Mary | 26 | 78.5 years |
| William | 20 | 78.2 years |
| George | 18 | 74.9 years |
| Willie | 17 | 77.1 years |
| Robert | 13 | 70.5 years |
| Ollie | 11 | 77.4 years |
| Joe | 11 | 70.1 years |
| Jesse | 11 | 83.3 years |
| Most common last names in Marion, LA among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Reppond | 23 | 76.8 years |
| Andrews | 22 | 74.7 years |
| Johnson | 19 | 79.6 years |
| Crow | 19 | 74.4 years |
| Williams | 19 | 76.1 years |
| Brantley | 17 | 73.0 years |
| Traylor | 16 | 76.6 years |
| Taylor | 15 | 74.2 years |
| Day | 15 | 79.9 years |
| Wayne | 15 | 76.7 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 67.3%Utility gas
- 31.6%Electricity
- 1.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 61.0%Electricity
- 38.3%Utility gas
- 0.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Marion compared to Louisiana state average:
- Median household income significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in above state average.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.