There are 13 independent living communities serving Marion, North Carolina. This includes 1 community in Marion and 12 nearby. The mean cost per day of independent living in North Carolina is $54, with costs ranging between $20 and $145 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $1,617, with costs ranging from around $605 up to $4,342. The mean yearly cost is $19,404, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Located within McDowell County, Marion is a small city in the State of North Carolina. While the surrounding area has 2,068,612 inhabitants, there are 30,600 residing in the city limits. People who are over 55 represent 29% of the community.
Marion has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $35,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The average housing price in Marion is $154,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $204,000. Marion has a high unemployment rate of roughly 10.1%.
Marion has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area gets very large amounts of precipitation annually. Marion has an average crime rate and good air quality in comparison to other cities.