Marion, South Dakota

About Marion

Set in the southeastern part of South Dakota, Marion is a tiny community, home to 880 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Marion holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,011 residents per square mile.

📰 Marion News Today

• Curt Nelson Obituary (1946 - 2026) - Marion, SD - KTIV Legacy | Obituary · Sep 16
• Student gives back to the Foster Network with senior project Dakota News Now · Jul 22
• Steven P. Kramer | 1954 - 2026 | Obituary Kinzley Funeral Home · Apr 10
• Marion "Mike" (Opa) Earl Nitz Obituary Aug 28, 2026 Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Homes · Aug 28
• Michael James McKenzie Obituary Sep 18, 2026 Wintz and Ray Funeral Home · Sep 18

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What Makes Marion Unique

• One of 25 places in the US named Marion — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marion

• Hieb Memorial Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Marion

• Marion Elementary - 02
• Marion High School - 01
• Marion Middle School - 03

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

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