Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 26 min6:06 am – 8:32 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 53 min7:19 am – 5:12 pm
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People13,457 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 41.95,542 householdsMedian household income $37,395Median home value $108,400Median rent $677 a month58% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $467 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.8% unemployment rate50% of adults are in the labour force, 4,996 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 16%, transport, warehousing and utilities 9%Average commute 25 minutes84% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 5% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher88% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, Spanish 3%, French or Haitian Creole 1%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 91°F, lows 71°FColdest month January: highs 56°F, lows 34°F49 in of rain a yearwettest month September1 in of snow a year, on about 1 days59 days above 90°F, 49 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Marion station, 3 mi away; snow from Dillon
Nearby landmarksThe Cornercape · 1.1 miCathedral Bible Collegecollege · 4.2 miSingletary Islandsisland · 2.3 miMillrace Islandsisland · 2.4 miUpper Ford Lakelake · 4.5 miLower Ford Lakelake · 4.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsCatfish Parkpark · 2.2 mi · 67 acresGreen Street Complexrecreation area · 2.7 miLittle Pee Dee Heritage Preserve / Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.7 mi · 10,168 acresLittle Pee Dee Heritage Preserve / Wildlife Management Area - Twin Bays Tractstate conservation land · 9.4 mi · 218 acresMarsh Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 10.5 mi · 8,589 acresLittle Pee Dee State Parkstate park · 15.1 mi · 827 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.7 on 25 Sep 200628 mi away, near Rowland, North CarolinaMost recent: magnitude 3.7 on 25 Sep 200628 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowMarion County, SC, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHurricane Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality65% of days had good air in 2025235 of 361 days measured125 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 44, worst day 108main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Florence County, SC, 18 mi away
Internet at home71% of households have a broadband subscription39% have cable, fibre or DSL22% rely on a mobile data plan alone21% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterMarco Rural Water Co (sc3320001)serves 17,120 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation52 ft16 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCarolinas Hospital System - Marion6.7 miPost officeMarion Post Office3.2 miTown hallMarion City Hall3.3 miPoliceMarion Police Department2.6 miFire stationMarion Fire Department Station 103.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
