Marion, IA Rankings

Marion, Iowa is a great place to call home. It ranks highly in terms of affordability, safety, and overall quality of life. In terms of financial stability, Marion ranks 7th in the state of Iowa with an average household income of $71,524 and unemployment rate of 4.1%. In terms of safety, Marion ranks 8th in the state with a violent crime rate of 0.74 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 residents. Additionally, Marion is ranked 5th in the state for its overall quality-of-life score. This score takes into account factors such as education level, health care availability and cost, median age, diversity index and consumer spending habits. With all these factors taken into consideration it's no wonder Marion is so highly rated!

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