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Health Care
The Marion Regional Healthcare System provides quality medical care with a compassionate touch. The Healthcare system offers a comprehensive 124 bed acute care facility with emergency services, outpatient surgery, rehabilitation, long term care and seven physician practices. These physician practices include:
- Family Practice
- Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
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- Pediatrics
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The acute care facility demonstrates the quality provided to patients we serve by seeking national accreditations and certifications to excel in patient care.
Cost Of Living and Consumer Data:- Cost of Living Index (2011): 82.1
- Per Capita Income (2009): $24,396
- Median Household Income (2009): $25,715
Housing
Marion County has a very favorable and active housing market which consists of a variety of housing types at affordable pricing. The community offers a quiet and relaxed lifestyle within close proximity to numerous cultural events, entertainment and other amenities. "People are relocating to our area because they like our climate and lower cost of living" quoted a local realtor.
Arts & Entertainment
The Arts Council of Marion County supports numerous cultural activities such as art shows, musical events, etc.
Recreation- Two Municipal Recreation Departments
- Five school recreational activities
- Wildlife Action Refuge and Camps
- Mullins Playmakers
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- Two Golf Courses
- Area-Golf Capital of the World and the 2nd highest ranking entertainment attraction
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The Great Outdoors: With three major rivers forming a good portion of her borders, Marion County overflows with opportunities for boating, canoeing and swimming. Nature lovers will enjoy the pristine beauty of our wildlife sanctuaries and wetlands. The lower portion of the Little Pee Dee River has been declared a State Scenic river, and affords a wonderful opportunity for observing the natural environment. The flourishing areas of woodlands and nearby hunting preserves provide unparalleled small game hunting. And for gardening enthusiasts, the local garden clubs of Marion and Mullins beautify and nurture countless public and private gardens in the area.
Accomodations- Hotels/Motels - 4
- Bed & Breakfast Inns - 4
- Largest Meeting Capacity - 250
Worship
The opportunities for worship abound in the area. Marion County offers many different options for residents, running the gamut of religions. Newcomers and long-time residents alike can easily find a place to suit their spiritual needs.
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