About Marion
Marion is a small town in southwestern Kentucky, home to 2,876 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Marion is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.63 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 792 residents per square mile.
📰 Marion News Today
- Marion County band director charged with 34 counts of sexual abuse involving students WDRB · Aug 11
- Marion County High School band director faces 17 sexual abuse charges FOX 56 News · Aug 10
- Marion County teacher charged with sexual abuse against students WHAS11 · Aug 10
- Marion County teacher charged with sexual offenses WNKY · Aug 10
- "Legacy of Liberty" kicks off in Marion despite rain WPSD Local 6 · Jun 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Marion Unique
- One of 25 places in the US named Marion — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Marion
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- jones 88 dip
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ben E Clement Mineral Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marion
- Marion Crittenden County Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Marion
- Crittenden County Elementary School
- Crittenden County High School
- Crittenden County Middle School
- Pathway Academy High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Crittenden Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Rural Emergency Hospital
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,876
Rank in state#113 of 418
Land area3.63 sq mi
Density792/sq mi
Coordinates37.3317, -88.0812