Marion County, KY is ranked #44 out of 120 counties in the state of Kentucky for its quality of life. This ranking is based on criteria such as cost of living, housing affordability, safety and access to amenities. It is only slightly below average when it comes to overall quality of life, with a score of 7.1 on a scale of 1-10. In terms of affordability, the average price per square foot for a house in Marion County is $81.39, which is slightly lower than the national average. The median household income in Marion County is $36,764 per year which is slightly above the national median income level. When it comes to safety, Marion County has an average crime rate of 834 per 100k people which is lower than both the Kentucky and US averages. Overall it appears that residents have access to decent amenities at an affordable price in Marion County making it an attractive place to live within the state despite not being one of the highest ranked counties overall.
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