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Economic
Profile: Marion, Wisconsin
 
For More Information About Marion, Visit Our Website: City
Of Marion
Transportation
Highways
U.S. Highway 45, State Highways
110, and County Highway S serve the City of Marion. It is located 5 hours from
Minneapolis/St.Paul and 5 & 1/2 hours from Chicago.
Air Service
Clintonville Municipal Airport
serves all-weather corporate jets and is located 10 miles east of Marion. The
nearest scheduled airport is the Outagamie County Regional Airport located 40 miles
Southeast of Marion, in Appleton. Austin Straubel International Airport is located
50 miles east of the city, in Green Bay.
Public Transit
Marion is served by the intercity
bus service, Lamers Bus Lines, Inc.
Water Transportation Facilities
The Port of Green Bay, a gateway
port providing full shipping services and easy access to the Great Lakes, is located 50
miles east of Marion. It handles general, liquid and dry bulk cargo, as well as
heavy industrial machinery and equipment.
Trucking
There are 33 trucking and
warehousing establishments in Waupaca County.
Manufacturing
Major Manufacturing
Employers in Marion
| Marion Plywood Corp. |
Marion Body Works |
| Carver Wood Products |
Custom Fab & Body |
Industrial Sites
| Name |
Total Acres |
Occupied Acres |
Contact Person |
| Marion Industrial Park |
182 |
70 |
Tom Pamperin
(715) 754-2535 |
Government Services
The City of Marion has a mayor/council form of
government.
| Police and Fire |
Other |
| Police Department: 3 Full Time Personnel |
Fire Underwriters' Rating: 6 |
| Fire Department: 25 Volunteer Firefighters |
The City provides standard city services. |
Recreation
The City of Marion has a total of 6 parks
totaling over
48 acres. A wide range of recreational activities are available, including a new,
18-hole, public golf course. Waupaca County abounds with outdoor recreation
opportunities on its 240 lakes, 79 rivers and 35 trout streams.
Health
The City of Marion has a medical clinic, dental clinic,
and chiropractic clinic. Two hospitals within 20 miles are located in Shawano and
New London. Major health care facilities within 50 miles are located in Appleton,
Neenah, Green Bay and Stevens Point.
Population
| Year |
Number |
Percent Change |
| 1990 |
1,242 |
-------- |
| 2000 |
1,297 |
+0.5% |
2000
Census Population & Housing Data
Housing
| Unit Information 2000 |
|
| Total Units |
624 |
| Owner Occupied |
409 |
| Median Value |
$71,400 |
| Vacancy Rate |
3.3% |
| Renter Occupied |
172 |
| Median Rent |
$436 |
| Vacancy Rate |
5.5% |
Income
| 1999 Median Household Income |
|
| City of Marion |
$32,344 |
| Waupaca County |
$40,910 |
| State of Wisconsin |
$43,791 |
2000
Census Income & Employment Data
Education
| Number of Schools in District |
|
| High Schools/Middle Schools |
1 |
| Elementary Schools |
1 |
2000
Census Education & Ancestry Data
Other Educational Facilities Near Marion
 | University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Menasha and Stevens Point |
| St. Norbert College, De Pere |
| Lawrence University, Appleton |
| Fox Valley Technical College, Clintonville and Appleton |
Utilities
Electric Power
Alliant Energy
Marion, WI 54950
(800) 862-6222
Water
City of Marion
Source: 2 Wells
Pumping Capacity: 1.5 Million Gallons Per Day
Average Daily Consumption: .210 Million Gallons Per Day
Rate Information: City Clerk (715) 754-2124
Solid Waste
City of Marion contracts with
Disposal Services, Inc. for refuse collection. Refuse is disposed in private
landfills. The City has never operated a public landfill site.
General Information: City Clerk (715) 754-2124
Sanitary Sewerage
Average Annual
Hydraulic Loading: 280,000 Gallons Per Day
Average Hydraulic Design Capacity: 400,000 Gallons Per Day
Rate Information: Contact City Clerk (715) 754-2124
Telephone & Internet
Service
Frontier Communications
26 W. 12th St.
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7700
Natural Gas
Alliant Energy
Marion, WI 54950
(800) 862-6222
Contacts
Local Contacts
Marion Economic Development Corp.
Tom Pamperin
P.O. Box 496
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-2535
Waupaca County Economic Development Corp.
David Thiel, Executive Director
N3512 Dawn Drive
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-1582
E-Mail: Dave
State Contacts
Wisconsin Department
of Commerce
Area Development Manager - Deb Clements
2400 Post Road
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 344-1381
E-Mail: Deb
Forward Wisconsin, Inc.
201 W. Washington Ave., Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
(800) 669-1190
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