Marion County , Mississippi
Population: 24,303 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $42,320 Home $117,000 Rent $700/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 24,303 residents, Marion County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Mississippi and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Marion County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$42,320
Median Income
household
$117,000
Home Value
median
$700/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $42,320 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,281 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| Median Home Value | $117,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $700/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 24,303 |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.6%
Obesity
14.4%
Diabetes
20.4%
Smoking
48.0%
High Blood Pressure
35.7%
No Physical Activity
20.4%
Depression
40.9%
Insufficient Sleep
79.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 60.0 · 60th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
73.38
🌀 Hurricane
89.95
🔥 Wildfire
75.76
❄️ Winter Storm
33.48
🌍 Earthquake
49.87
☀️ Drought
46.76
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