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Marion, OH
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Demographics of Marion, Ohio
Quality of Life in Marion, Ohio
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What does Quality of Life tell us?
Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.
Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.
Cost of Living
41% below national average
The Real Cost of Living in Marion, Ohio for 2026
| Tier | Individual | Family (4) |
|---|---|---|
| Survival | $14k | $25k |
| Comfortable | $22k | $32k |
| Luxury | $72k+ | $112k+ |
| Elite (Top 5%) | $85k+ | $132k+ |
143%
Hobbies
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0 within 10 miles
Gas
0 within 10 miles
Hospital
0 within 20 miles
Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Post Office
Critical Amenities
Affluence Level in Marion, Ohio
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Crime in Marion, Ohio
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Political Climate in Marion, Ohio
District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.
Personal Sovereignty in Marion, Ohio
What does Personal Sovereignty tell us?
Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.
Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.
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State Policy
Energy independence: Importer (40% of energy produced in-state)
Personal Liberty
Strategic Assessment of Marion, Ohio
What does the Strategic Assessment tell us?
Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.
Learn more about Strategic Relocation ($)Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.
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* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T18:52:28.000Z