2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Marion, IA vs Des Plaines, IL

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- Des Plaines has 21% less violent crime than Marion.
- Des Plaines has 14% less property crime than Marion.
 Marion, IADes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock10.922.7
 Property Crime24.6  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

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

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Over 15 years ago

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

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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

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

low  More

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Over 16 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Over 18 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Marion, IowaCrime Index
 Luzerne, IA9.1
 Walford, IA9.15
 Stone City, IA10.05
 Bertram, IA10.3
 Atkins, IA10.35
 Fairfax, IA10.4
 Walker, IA11.1
 Robins, IA11.4
 Urbana, IA11.8
 Ely, IA11.85

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