Marion
7.3
High score (8-10)
Hannibal pulls 400,000+ visitors annually for Mark Twain heritage tourism — a remarkable number for a city of 18,000. The tourist season creates a social environment where people are already in visitor mode and meeting strangers is the norm. The Mississippi riverfront has bars and restaurants that serve the tourist traffic. A well-presented foreign man here reads as exactly the kind of interesting visitor the tourism economy is designed to attract.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Hannibal's tourist economy creates a dual social world — the permanent working-class city underneath and the tourism infrastructure on top. The visitor season runs April through October and creates real social activity. Outside the season, Hannibal is a quiet aging river town.
Lower score (below 6)
Hannibal's permanent population is aging and working-class — the city has been in slow decline since the railroad era and the tourism economy mostly employs locals in service jobs. The tourist visitors pass through and leave. Building social relationships in the permanent community takes time most visitors don't invest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Marion, Missouri?
$34k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Marion, Missouri?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Marion, Missouri?
19% men have degree
What's the average male height in Marion, Missouri?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Marion, Missouri?
Local women avg 29.2