Marion: Infrastructure

Infrastructure in Marion: the Marion, Town Of water system, 3 fire stations, and 3 police facilities. Broadband at 100/20 Mbps reaches 100% of premises.

Water & Sewer

Active community water systems serving residents (EPA SDWIS). Each PWS has a unique ID and reports the population it serves.

Systems (5)

Marion, Town Of
VA1173481
Thomas Bridge Water Corp
VA1173770
Watsons Gap Water System
VA1173785
Walker Creek
VA1173783
Hutton Branch
VA1173300

Power & Energy

Electric utility data from EIA Form 861 — provider, residential rate, customer count, and revenue. Rate reflects the average residential ¢/kWh.

Electricity · Electricity rate (¢/kWh)14.41¢/kWh
Electricity · Customers3654481
Electricity · Revenue Millions$6,524
Electricity · Year2024

Sources: EIA Annual Retail Sales 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Internet & Mobile

Broadband and mobile coverage from FCC Form 477. Percentages reflect the share of premises that can subscribe to service at the listed speed (not necessarily the share who do).

Facilities (7)

NOT AVAILABLE
125 APPLE ST
NOT AVAILABLE
337 MYERS ST
NOT AVAILABLE
244 APPLE VALLEY RD
NOT AVAILABLE
107 REMINGTON LN
NOT AVAILABLE
186 THOMAS BRIDGE RD
NOT AVAILABLE
926 OSBORNE LN
NOT AVAILABLE
365 APPLE VALLEY RD
Broadband · % of premises with 25/3 Mbps broadband100.0% (at Virginia median)
Broadband · % of premises with 100/20 Mbps broadband100.0% (at Virginia median)
Broadband · % of premises with 250/25 Mbps broadband100.0% (at Virginia median)
Broadband · % of premises with 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps broadband100.0% (vs Virginia 49.4%)
Broadband · Broadband-capable premises3,491
Mobile Broadband · 3G mobile coverage0.000000000
Mobile Broadband · 4G mobile coverage1.000000000 (at Virginia median)
Mobile Broadband · 5G mobile coverage1.000000000 (at Virginia median)

Sources: FCC BDC Jun 2025 · FCC BDC Mobile 2024  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Public Safety Stations

Fire, EMS, and police stations within range — HIFLD federal datasets. Distance is great-circle from the town centroid.

Ems Stations (3)

MARION VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
231 WEST MAIN STREET · (276) 783-0916 · 1.0 mi
MARION LIFE SAVING CREW INCORPORATED
230 SOUTH PARK STREET · (276) 783-4526 · 1.1 mi
SMYTH COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE
135 HARRIS LANE · (276) 783-4773 · 1.5 mi

Fire Stations (3)

Marion Fire / EMS Department
231 West Main Street · 1.0 mi
Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department
104 Thomas Bridge Road · 3.6 mi
Atkins Volunteer Fire Department
5758 Lee Highway · 6.8 mi

Police Stations (3)

MARION POLICE DEPARTMENT
555 SOUTH MAIN STREET · (276) 783-8145 · 0.6 mi
SMYTH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
111 WEST COURT STREET · (276) 783-7204 · 1.1 mi
SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE POLICE DEPARTMENT
340 BAGLEY CIRCLE · (276) 783-1200 · 1.6 mi

Transportation

Nearest airport, Amtrak, and transit stations. Distance is great-circle miles from the town centroid.

Nearest Airport · NameSouth Fork Field
Nearest Airport · Typesmall airport
Nearest Airport · Distance4.8 mi

Sources: OurAirports.com  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Dams & Hazards

Dams In County · Total5

Sources: NID 2026  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

EV Infrastructure

Ev Charging · Stations1
Ev Charging · Public Stations1
Ev Charging · L2 Ports2

Sources: DOE AFDC API

Other

Infrastructure Quality · Broadband Coverage100%
Infrastructure Quality · Internet Adoption Pct74.6%
Infrastructure Quality · Municipal WaterYes
Infrastructure Quality · Strengthsexcellent broadband, municipal water
Natural Gas · Price Per Mcf$18
Natural Gas · Year2024
Natural Gas · Pct Homes Using Gas23.9%
Nearest Amtrak · NameHinton, West Virginia
Nearest Amtrak · Distance68.4 mi
Nearest Weather Station · IdUS1VASM0006
Nearest Weather Station · NameMARION 0.4 NW
Nearest Weather Station · Distance0.8 mi
Nearest Weather Station · Noaa Urlhttps://www.ncei.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datasets/GHCND/stations/US1VASM0006/detail
Plant Hardiness Zone · Zone7b
Plant Hardiness Zone · Min Temp F5
Plant Hardiness Zone · Max Temp F10

Sources: EIA state residential price + Census B25040 · HIFLD Amtrak Stations · NOAA GHCN-Daily station list — nearest by coordinates · Spatial interpolation from 10088 USDA PHZM data points