The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Marion county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 77.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 31.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 58% and the area covered by water is 0.6%. The overall influence score for Marion is 7.
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Marion County is located in the south-central portion of Illinois and is part of the Centralia Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,437, making it the fifth least populous county in the state. The county seat is Salem.
Marion County is predominantly rural and agricultural, with a median household income of $42,933. The population is spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94 males.
The median housing value in Marion County is $90,900 and the median gross rent is $618. Approximately 14.7% of the population are below the poverty line. The unemployment rate in Marion County is 7%.
The climate in Marion County is generally mild with hot summers and cool winters.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240