Marion County, AR

County in Arkansas, South · ranked on 33 metrics

Rank among US counties

Marion County, AR is a county in Arkansas with a population of 17,611 (1,932nd of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 1,174th of 3,092), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,333rd of 2,916). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,801st of 3,093), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,716th of 3,094), Median Income (1,708th of 2,000).

Population
17,611
1,932nd highest of 3,094
Density
29.5
1,915th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
4.41%
795th highest of 3,094
Area
597
1,612th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Arkansas

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$795
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 982nd of 3,090
  2. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 973rd of 2,916
  3. Heating Degree Days per Year4,014
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,138th of 3,050
  4. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$163,300
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,174th of 3,092
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)37.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,333rd of 2,916
  6. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)86.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,592nd of 3,094
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)11.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,632nd of 2,916
  8. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)74.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,643rd of 2,916
  9. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,422
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,935th of 3,050
  10. Average Commute (Minutes)26.0
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,993rd of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)21.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,645th of 2,916
  2. Median Household Income$48,619
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,801st of 3,093
  3. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)14.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,716th of 3,094
  4. Adults with Depression (%)27.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,499th of 2,916
  5. Median Income$48,619
    Poorest Counties
    1,708th of 2,000
  6. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)31.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,308th of 2,916
  7. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)24.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,298th of 2,916
  8. Adults Who Smoke (%)18.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,267th of 2,916
  9. Poverty Rate (%)18.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,407th of 3,094
  10. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)39.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,991st of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (34), weakest Health (33). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 11 widely reported measures from 5 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Sharp County, AR93% similar
  2. Cedar County, MO92% similar
  3. Izard County, AR92% similar
    Compared on 10 of 11
  4. Hardin County, TN91% similar
  5. Fulton County, AR91% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of Marion County, AR?
Marion County, AR has a population of 17,611, 1,932nd among 3,094 US counties.
What does Marion County, AR rank best at?
Among US counties, Marion County, AR ranks best for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 1,174th of 3,092); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,333rd of 2,916).
Where does Marion County, AR rank worst?
Marion County, AR ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,801st of 3,093); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,716th of 3,094); Median Income (1,708th of 2,000).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Marion County, AR?
Rankodex ranks Marion County, AR on 33 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

33 metrics with a value for this place, in 7 topics