Marion County, FL

County in Florida, South · ranked on 46 metrics

Rank among US counties

Marion County, FL is a county in Florida with a population of 457,325 (165th of 3,094). It ranks best for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (602nd of 3,094), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,156th of 2,916), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (1,387th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,418th of 3,094), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 2,148th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,126th of 3,094).

Population
457.3K
165th highest of 3,094
Density
288.0
457th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
21.2%
50th highest of 3,094
Area
1,588
378th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Florida

At a glance

Median household income
$61,010
1,952nd highest of 3,093
Median home value
$243,100
941st highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,277
445th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.9%
613th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
14.4%
1,282nd highest of 3,094
College degree
23.4%
1,387th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
37.1%
1,735th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
16.6%
329th highest of 2,916
Average commute
27 minutes
969th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
91.1%
602nd highest of 3,094
Climate
70.8°F average
57°F in January, 82°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +31.6
65.5% Republican, 33.8% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

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

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year976
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    48th of 3,050
  2. Adults with Depression (%)20.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 436th of 2,916
  3. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)91.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    602nd of 3,094
  4. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)24.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 912th of 2,916
  5. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,057th of 2,916
  6. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,138th of 2,916
  7. Adults with Obesity (%)37.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,156th of 2,916
  8. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)23.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,387th of 3,094
  9. Adults Who Smoke (%)15.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,282nd of 2,916
  10. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,523rd of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year3,109
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,975th of 3,050
  2. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)16.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,581st of 2,916
  3. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,277
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,643rd of 3,090
  4. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)41.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,594th of 3,094
  5. Unemployment Rate (%)4.9%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,418th of 3,094
  6. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$243,100
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,148th of 3,092
  7. Average Commute (Minutes)26.8
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,126th of 3,094
  8. Median Household Income$61,010
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,952nd of 3,093
  9. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)19.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,794th of 2,916
  10. Poverty Rate (%)14.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,813th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (50), weakest Economics (39). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 12 of 16
  2. Bay County, FL87% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  3. Lancaster County, SC86% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16
  4. Escambia County, FL84% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  5. Orange County, FL84% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16

Quick answers

What is the population of Marion County, FL?
Marion County, FL has a population of 457,325, 165th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Marion County, FL rank best at?
Among US counties, Marion County, FL ranks best for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (602nd of 3,094); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,156th of 2,916); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (1,387th of 3,094).
Where does Marion County, FL rank worst?
Marion County, FL ranks lowest for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,418th of 3,094); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 2,148th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,126th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Marion County, FL?
Rankodex ranks Marion County, FL on 46 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

46 metrics with a value for this place, in 11 topics