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Marion, MT

Census-designated place in Flathead County, Montana.

Population

1,037

Land area

16.9sq mi

People per sq mi

61

ZIP codes

0

Marion and its ZIP codes

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Marion at a glance

  • Marion is about 8 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 91st among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
  • The median household income is $65,250, 10% below the Montana median of $72,509.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $431,500 (15% above Montana).

Local data for Marion, MT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Marion, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$65,250

Poverty rate

5.9%

Median home value

$431,500

Homeownership

93.8%

Bachelor's or higher

11.3%

Median age

49.0

Average commute

30.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (223), Swedish Americans (64), Irish Americans (62).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Flathead County. PPP loans are for Marion.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.7%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,562

51,035 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$73,843

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$884M

FY 2026, $8,467 per person

Flathead County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Marion, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.3%
  • Carpooled6.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home27.3%

Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Marion, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: avalanche

Storm events since 1996

1,250

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

372

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

16.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Marion, MT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.9%

U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

16.1%

U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.3%

U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts

Cities near Marion

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Little Bitterroot LakeCensus-designated place3.6 mi8.4
KilaCensus-designated place9.5 mi4
BataviaCensus-designated place14 mi1.8
RhodesCensus-designated place16 mi0.7
Lake Mary RonanCensus-designated place17 mi1
KalispellCity18 mi12.9
Forest Hill VillageCensus-designated place19 mi1.5
NiaradaCensus-designated place19 mi49.5
SomersCensus-designated place20 mi2.9
Happys InnCensus-designated place21 mi9.8
EvergreenCensus-designated place22 mi8.6
LakesideCensus-designated place22 mi14.1
ElmoCensus-designated place23 mi0.3
DaytonCensus-designated place24 mi0.5
Helena FlatsCensus-designated place25 mi8.4
RollinsCensus-designated place26 mi2.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Marion, MT in?
Marion is in Flathead County, Montana.
What is the population of Marion, MT?
About 1,037 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Marion?
Nearby places include Little Bitterroot Lake (3.6 mi), Kila (9.5 mi), Batavia (14 mi), Rhodes (16 mi), Lake Mary Ronan (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023