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Page Reviewed / Updated – March 10, 2023
Situated around the midway point between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, the city of Marion is home to just over 28,000 people as of the latest U.S. Census estimates. The senior population is relatively high — 18.9% of Marion’s residents are aged 65 and over — compared to the state and national averages. I-95 runs along the east side of town, connecting it with the two larger cities. The north end of Marion has several golf courses and parks near the Mississinewa River, while the south end features Indiana Wesleyan University and municipal airport.
Marion’s overall cost of living is 33.9% below the national average and 17.6% below that of Indiana, with housing and transportation having the most significant differences in price. Indiana provides several tax credits and exemptions for seniors in particular, which help make it an even more attractive home. The city’s own Marion General Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care and numerous specialty clinics, while veterans have convenient access to the VA Hospital.
Assisted living facilities in Marion cost an average of $3,250 per month. The averages are significantly higher for Indiana, at $4,283, and the U.S. overall at $4,500.
Note: Data for Marion was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kokomo, was used instead.
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