Marion County
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Marion County saw 23.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 30.7% of income in Marion County, an alarming 23.1% surge from 7.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Marion County ranks 35th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $13,005 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Marion County received an average of $13,005 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 35th highest in Ohio.
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Marion County ranks 18th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 30.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 30.7% of income in Marion County—ranking it 18th most dependent among Ohio counties.
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Marion Fire Department Reminds You to Check and Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries
To check a detector just press and hold the button and wait for the chirp
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This Week Is School Social Work Week!
Our district’s social workers are advocates, advisors, and facilitators who provide a healthy, safe, and supportive environment for our students and families
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Garfield Elementary Celebrated Read Across America Last Week!
Students enjoyed special guest readers, who read fables and talked about important lessons to support social-emotional learning during lunch times
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The Marion Fire Department Mourns the Loss of Firefighter (Retired) James Bayles
Jim served the City of Marion for 30 years (1966-1996) and remained involved with the department
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Congrats to Heidi Jones!
We are proud of her and her dedication to the Marion community.
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Our Final Billboard This Quarter Features the Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarship Fund
Our final billboard this quarter features the Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarship Fund which has awarded scholarships to outstanding students for years
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All County High School Art Show and Competition
Congratulations to all Marion County students whose work was showcased over the weekend at the All County High School Art Show and Competition
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We've Earned the Council on Foundation's National Standards Seal for 15+ Years Running
This rigorous accreditation process demonstrates Marion Community Foundation's commitment to quality, integrity, and accountability.