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What is Marion Illinois known for?
Today Marion serves as the largest retail trade center in Southern Illinois with its central location along Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 13. It is home to the Illinois Star Centre mall and the Southern Illinois Miners baseball team. It was dubbed the “Hub of the Universe” by former mayor Robert L. Butler.
What is there to do in Marion this weekend?
Things to Do in Marion
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Lose your cares and recharge your spirit at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
- Williamson County Historical Museum.
- Mandala Gardens.
- Rent One Park.
- Marion Cultural and Civic Center.
- Southern Illinois Raceway.
What is the cost of living in Marion Illinois?
Marion cost of living is 77.5
| COST OF LIVING | Marion | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77.5 | 93.4 |
| Grocery | 93.6 | 94 |
| Health | 117.9 | 97.2 |
| Housing | 38.5 | 79.5 |
What is the crime rate of Marion Illinois?
With a crime rate of 54 per one thousand residents, Marion has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 19.
Who bought the Marion IL mall?
Sabre ISC acquired the mall in 2011 via purchase of delinquent tax certificates and renamed it Illinois Star Centre.
How much snow does Marion Illinois get?
Climate Averages
| Marion, Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Snowfall | 12.0 in. | 27.8 in. |
| Precipitation | 103.9 days | 106.2 days |
| Sunny | 208 days | 205 days |
| Avg. July High | 87.6° | 85.8° |
Is Marion Illinois growing?
Marion has a 2020 population of 17,274. It is also the county seat of Williamson County. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually but its population has increased by 0.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,248 in 2010.
What county is Marion in?
Grant CountyMarion / County
Who bought rent one marion il?
(WSIL) — The dugouts at Rent One Park in Marion have sat empty since the Southern Illinois Miners played their final game last September. But next summer the ballpark could see new life thanks to its new owners. The Marion Center Project LLC recently purchased the ballpark from former owners Jayne and John Simmons.
What were the weather conditions yesterday in Marion Illinois?
Marion Weather History for the Previous 24 Hours
| Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Temp | Weather |
| 5:52 pm | 80 °F | Sunny. |
| 4:52 pm | 80 °F | Sunny. |
| 3:52 pm | 77 °F | Mostly cloudy. |
What is the average annual rainfall in Illinois?
Precipitation. Average precipitation exceeds 48 inches a year (south), compared to less than 32 inches (north). Snowfall distribution is just the opposite, with averages of 36 inches a year in the north to less than 10 inches in extreme southern Illinois.