Favorability to Plaintiff:

5 (Neutral)

Summary:

A rural, timber-based county with a conservative, Republican profile and limited plaintiff resources, Marion posts a moderate score on paper and often requires regional proxy data due to sparse recent verdicts. Demographics help balance the jury pool to produce more diverse panels, and at times plaintiff-friendly, despite the county’s defense-tilting atmosphere. The venue has a historic track record with railroad and other industrial cases, so jurors aren’t allergic to justified claims, especially where local workers are involved. Still, large modern awards are rare and there have been no major recent verdicts. Net: rural and conservative with a mix of timber and light industry; balanced juries are possible, but outcomes usually stay measured unless liability and damages are crystal clear.

County Seat:

Jefferson

Population (2024):

9,704

Median Age:

50.6

Median Income:

$47,447

2024 Election Results:

Trump (75.9%)