Marion
7.3
High score (8-10)
Salem is a small central-southern Illinois city that serves as the William Jennings Bryan birthplace for historical tourism, but nothing about the current reality makes it attractive to an outsider. The county is oil and agricultural with a local social scene.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Marion County has some economic activity from oil production and agriculture, and Salem's position on I-57 means some commercial activity. But the social scene is local and conservative.
Lower score (below 6)
Salem and Marion County are static rural southern Illinois. The community is tight and generationally local, and an outsider here has no social infrastructure to work with. The county has been losing population slowly for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Marion, Illinois?
$32k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Marion, Illinois?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Marion, Illinois?
18% men have degree
What's the average male height in Marion, Illinois?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Marion, Illinois?
Local women avg 29.2