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Marion, SD
City in Turner County, South Dakota.
Population
981
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,130
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 94 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 79th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $67,750, 10% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,500 (36% below South Dakota) and median rent is $813 a month.
Local data for Marion, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,750
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$813/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (409), Irish Americans (64), Norwegian Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Turner County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,470
2,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,710
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.6M
FY 2026, $8,137 per person
How people get to work
Marion, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 8°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonroeTown | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| ParkerCity | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| DoltonTown | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| FreemanCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| CanistotaCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HurleyCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| ChancellorTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BridgewaterCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Cameron ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| DavisTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| HumboldtTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Wolf Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| LennoxCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| MontroseCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| ViborgCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| MennoCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, SD in?
- Marion is in Turner County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Marion, SD?
- About 981 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Monroe (5 mi), Parker (6.7 mi), Dolton (7.7 mi), Freeman (10 mi), Canistota (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023