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Marianna is a small town of 6,681 in Florida, with a median household income of $27,296
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marianna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Marianna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marianna city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.0
Marianna's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marianna costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marianna, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$741
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$27,296
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marianna's violent crime rate is 208.6 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
208.6 /100k
Property Crime
964.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marianna is served primarily by JACKSON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marianna, FL
National Avg
School District
JACKSON
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marianna sees average highs of 62.9°F in January
and 92.4°F in July,
with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
Marianna's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marianna roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,900 and median rent is $741/month.
Marianna's violent crime rate is 208.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 964.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marianna are operated by JACKSON.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 12.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marianna, FL has a population of 6,681, a median household income of $27,296, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Marianna averages 62.9°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marianna, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 32446, 32448.
The population of Marianna, Florida is 6,681 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marianna: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $96,900, median household income $27,296, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marianna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
