Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.8%
(12.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.9% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Cashiers (4.2%)
Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.2%)
Bus drivers (3.8%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.2%)
Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.7%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
Cashiers (8.1%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (6.7%)
Accountants and auditors (5.9%)
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.9%)
Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.2%)
Average climate in Marion, Louisiana
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Marion-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/1/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the Marion town center killed 2 peopleand injured 20 peopleand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 12/3/1978, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.9 miles away from the town center killed 2 peopleand injured 4 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Marion-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 327% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 316.1 miles away from the city center On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 141.3 miles away from Marion center On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 361.1 miles away from Marion center On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 156.9 miles away from the city center On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 159.3 miles away from the city center On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 218.6 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Union Parish (19) is greater than the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13 Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Storms: 7, Floods: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Freezes: 2, Ice Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Marion:
EDGEWOOD HOSPITAL (100 MCVICKER)
MARION NURSING HOME (100 MC VICKER STREET)
Other hospitals and medical centers near Marion:
UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
ARBOR LAKE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
FARMERVILLE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
FMCNA - UNION PARISH DX (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
LILLIAN LOUISE BEHAVIRORAL HEALTH HOSP (Hospital, about 13 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
FMCNA - FARMERVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; FARMERVILLE, LA)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marion:
University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 28 miles; Monroe, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,764)
Louisiana Delta Community College (about 31 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
Louisiana Tech University (about 36 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
Grambling State University (about 39 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 54 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (about 64 miles; Magnolia, AR; FT enrollment: 3,005)
Bossier Parish Community College (about 86 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)
Birthplace of: John David Crow - Football player and coach, Lee Emmett Thomas - Politician, Walt Goldsby - Baseball player.
Union Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Marion and their reported violations in the past:
LINVILLE-HAILE WATER SYSTEM (Address: 109 REYNOLDS ROAD , Population served: 1,635, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-06-2014), St Public Notif requested (AUG-06-2014)
MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from APR-16-2014 to APR-16-2014), St Public Notif requested (2 times from APR-16-2014 to APR-16-2014), St Public Notif received (MAY-13-2014)
MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-07-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-07-2013), St Public Notif received (MAR-28-2014)
MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-12-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-12-2013), St Public Notif received (AUG-12-2013)
MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-29-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-29-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-04-2013)
MCL, Average - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-11-2013), St Public Notif received (FEB-21-2013)
21 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2013)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2013)
Failure To Address Deficiency - In APR-26-2012, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-10-2012)
Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt - In JUL-02-2010, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (APR-01-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2014)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (MAY-18-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-18-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-18-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-20-2011)
9 other older monitoring violations
CONCORD WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 426, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-25-2014), St Public Notif requested (JUL-25-2014)
MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-25-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-25-2014)
MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-22-2014), St Public Notif requested (APR-22-2014)
MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-22-2014), St Public Notif requested (APR-22-2014)
MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-05-2014)
MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (NOV-05-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-05-2013)
22 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (APR-03-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-03-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (APR-03-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-03-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAR-29-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-29-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAR-29-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-29-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (JUL-19-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-19-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
One minor monitoring violation
8 other older monitoring violations
LITROE WATER SYSTEM (Address: 550 TOWNSVILLE ROAD , Population served: 369, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-28-2014), St Public Notif requested (JUL-28-2014)
MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-16-2014), St Public Notif requested (APR-16-2014)
MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (FEB-12-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-12-2014)
MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (NOV-05-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-05-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-19-2014)
MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (JUL-19-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-19-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-12-2013)
MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (APR-03-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-03-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-06-2013)
11 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-11-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-06-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-11-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-06-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-25-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-25-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-11-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-11-2010)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-21-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-21-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Site Visit (enforcement) (2 times from AUG-12-2010 to NOV-02-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-21-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-21-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-02-2008), St Site Visit (enforcement) (2 times from AUG-12-2010 to NOV-02-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-29-2014)
8 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:
2.3 people
Louisiana:
2.5 people
Percentage of family households:
This town:
62.2%
Whole state:
67.1%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:
5.1%
Whole state:
6.8%
No gay or lesbian households reported
Banks with branches in Marion (2011 data):
Marion State Bank: at 345 Main Street, branch established on 1907/02/01. Info updated 2008/02/21: Bank assets: $128.9 mil, Deposits: $109.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 3 total offices
Religion statistics for Marion, LA (based on Union Parish data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
13,395
65
Mainline Protestant
672
7
Catholic
438
1
Other
202
2
Black Protestant
122
4
None
7,892
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Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
MARION SCHOOL, Cox Street (Lat: 32.904000 Lon: -92.242861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQSY746, Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 6315.84 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 01/17/2024, Expiration Date: 12/10/2033, Certifier: Jeffrey R Strenkowski, Registrant: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 739-3000, Fax: (202) 739-3001, Email:
NO02726B, Near Thomas St. (Lat: 32.903361 Lon: -92.247000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.2 m, Overall height: 107.3 m, Call Sign: WQYE397, Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 08/30/2016, Expiration Date: 08/30/2026, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
LINEVILLE, 1.5 Mi Se Of Marion (#304943) (Lat: 32.855806 Lon: -92.209028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 111.8 m, Overall height: 117.3 m, Call Sign: WFD559, Assigned Frequencies: 2085.50 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/1979, Expiration Date: 06/01/2029, Registrant: Wiley Rein LLP, 2050 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 719-7370, Fax: (202) 842-8465, Email:
MARION, Century Telephone Co (Lat: 32.899556 Lon: -92.243167), Overall height: 77.1 m, Call Sign: WHQ853, Assigned Frequencies: 2115.20 MHz, Grant Date: 04/17/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 02/28/2000, Certifier: Vicki Schultheis, Registrant: Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman, LLP, 3000 K Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20007, Phone: (202) 424-7809, Fax: (202) 424-7645, Email:
1 1/2 Mi Se (Lat: 32.857056 Lon: -92.208722), Overall height: 112.8 m, Call Sign: WHY303, Assigned Frequencies: 2042.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/1983, Expiration Date: 06/01/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/11/2010, Registrant: Cohn And Marks LLP, 1920 N Street N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036-1622, Phone: (202) 239-3860, Fax: (202) 293-4827, Email:
1 1/2 Mi Se (Lat: 32.857056 Lon: -92.208722), Overall height: 112.8 m, Call Sign: WHY307, Assigned Frequencies: 2042.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/1983, Expiration Date: 06/01/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/11/2010, Registrant: Cohn And Marks LLP, 1920 N Street N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036-1622, Phone: (202) 239-3860, Fax: (202) 293-4827, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
5
Call Sign: KC5BWH, Licensee ID: L00677770, Grant Date: 05/11/2023, Expiration Date: 07/27/2033, Certifier: George W Love Sr, Registrant: George W Love Sr, 349 Dale Love Rd, Marion, LA 71260
Call Sign: KC5BZL, Licensee ID: L00683820, Grant Date: 05/12/2003, Expiration Date: 08/10/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2015, Certifier: Emmett D Love, Registrant: Emmett D Love, 349 Dale Love Rd, Marion, LA 71260
Call Sign: KC5EVO, Licensee ID: L00754542, Grant Date: 01/17/2024, Expiration Date: 01/17/2034, Certifier: Connie O Love, Registrant: Connie O Love, 349 Dale Love Road, Marion, LA 71260
Call Sign: KC5IFD, Licensee ID: L00896921, Grant Date: 06/18/2014, Expiration Date: 07/15/2024, Certifier: Harold L Poole Jr, Registrant: Harold L Poole Jr, 218 Gardner Rd, Marion, LA 71260
Call Sign: WB5HWC, Grant Date: 01/28/1997, Expiration Date: 01/28/2007, Cancellation Date: 01/29/2009, Registrant: Milus D Reynolds, Powell St, Marion, LA 71260
FAA Registered Aircraft:
3
Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle) N-Number: 101RK, N101RK, N-101RK, Serial Number: 17261166, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 11/10/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 09/30/2013 Registrant (Individual): James R Blake, 1355 Concord Rd, Marion, LA 71260
Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 7899D, N7899D, N-7899D, Serial Number: 22-5819, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 12/24/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 07/23/2011 Registrant (Partnership): Richard E Jr Blake, 1355 Concord Rd, Marion, LA 71260, Other Owners: James R Blake
Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 98734, N98734, N-98734, Serial Number: 18962, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/06/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 11/27/2017 Registrant (Individual): James R Blake, 1355 Concord Rd, Marion, LA 71260
2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 15. The highest number of fires - 36 took place in 2015, and the least - 0 in 2007. The data has a dropping trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (54.1%), and Structure Fires (25.9%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Marion, LA