Marion, Iowa

About Marion

Set in the eastern part of Iowa, Marion is a thriving city, home to 42,542 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Marion is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,363 residents per square mile.

📰 Marion News Today

• Julie Ann Schmitt Obituary Aug 14, 2026 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Aug 14
• Man killed in Marion e-bike crash identified KCRG · Aug 13
• Illegal e-bike crash on Marion trail kills rider, injures another KWWL · Aug 13
• Albert Luerkens Obituary (2026) - Marion, IA - Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services - Cedar Rapids Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Prep Baseball: Beckman Catholic at Marion thegazette.com · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Marion Unique

• A top-25 city in Iowa by population (#13 of 940 incorporated places).
• One of 25 places in the US named Marion — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 42,542.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Marion

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Marion

• Applebee's — american
• Bandana's Bar-B-Q — american
• Biaggis Ristorante Italiano — italian
• Carl Grill Creole Cuisine
• Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe
• Cheddar's — american
• El Viejo 2 (The Longbranch) — mexican
• Emil's Hideaway
• Food Stop
• Godfather's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Campbell Steele Callery · Art gallery
• Granger House - Marion Historical Museum · Museum
• Super Marion Retro Arcade · Arcade
• The 5th Realm · Attraction
• Marion Heritage Center · Museum
• Splashpad · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marion

• Ascension Park reviews ★
• Bowman Woods Park reviews ★
• Boyson Park reviews ★
• Butterfield Park reviews ★
• Cottage Grove Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Cottage Grove Parkway Park reviews ★
• Donnelly Park reviews ★
• Elza Park reviews ★
• Faulkes Heritage Woods · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Garnett Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Grant Wood Trail Park reviews ★
• Hanna Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Marion

• Boulder Peak Intermediate School
• Echo Hill Elementary
• Excelsior Middle School
• Francis Marion Intermediate School
• Hazel Point Intermediate School
• Indian Creek Elementary School
• Linn Grove Elementary School
• Linn-Mar High School
• Marion High School
• Novak Elementary School
• Oak Ridge Middle School
• Starry Elementary School
• Vernon Middle School
• Wilkins Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Marion

🏘️ Nearby Communities