2025 Compare Cities Rankings:
Kirksville, MO vs Marion, IA

#29 Most Competitive Public Colleges

#18 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#65 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

#84 Best Green Cities

#87 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

#207 2005 Best Places to Live

kirksvilles a nice town but too small for this guy. Lived there for 18 yrs and decided to move back to the east  More

"Hello there!" "Welcome to Kirksville!!" I was born in Kirksville. I lived here for thirty-one years. I know from experience, this small town is a Mighty Great  More

I am only a short timer here (two years)but have already become accustomed to, and appreciative of,the lack of violent crime. There is no fear of walking alone at night  More

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More