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Visiting Marion Soon? Here Are Some Activities to Enjoy User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Marion, IL is filled with interactive and nature-centered activities that will make your time in the city fun and exciting.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best local attractions if you want to see the beautiful and fascinating animals in the area. There's ...Read More also lush greenery and walking space. Mandala Gardens is another beautiful attraction in the Marion area; a walk in the park will make it easy to see all the colorful flowers and trees that grow locally. When you want to see a baseball game in Marion, take the family over to Rent One Park after checking the game schedule to see if your favorite teams will be playing.

For evening fun, John Brown's On the Square is a great bar and club to take friends who want to enjoy a casual dinner and great music. If you're visiting Marion during the spring or summer, you can also plan a family trip to Splash House at Junction Park for water games and swimming. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Marion? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ashley Park
      Ashley Park
      John W Jones Park
      John W. Jones Park
      John W Jones Park
      Pyramid Park
      Pyramid Park
      Old Town Square

      Entertainment

      Marion Cultural and Civic Center
      Williamson County Historical Museum
      Rent One Park
      AMC CLASSIC Illinois Centre 8

      Food & Drink

      John Brown's
      Roll N' Up
      McDonald's
      Taco John's
      Dairy Queen
      Little Caesars
      Hardee's
      Fazoli's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Marion? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Marion.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Marion? The cost of living in Marion is 91/100 - which is 5% lower than Illinois.
      Marion
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Marion? Marion crime rates are 2,429, which are 20% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,429 per 100k people

      6% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42  

      6% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Marion? The median income in Marion is $44,929 which is 24% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $44,92919% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,4751% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Marion a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Heartland Regional Medical Center
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Marion home prices? Marion home prices are $125,600 - which is 28% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $125,60032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72823% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Marion have good schools? The Marion graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      31% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Marion a good place to live? Marion has an overall rating of 59% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      4 total surveys

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