Marion at a glance: local facts and sources
With about 1,842 residents, Marion is a small town in Kansas, inside Marion County. 1 2 Marion is about 385 straight-line miles from Dallas, the nearest of our ten hub cities, which sets its delivery distance in our price estimates. The nearest NOAA climate station in our file, El Dorado, is about 38 miles away.
Around Marion, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Newton (about 19,216 people, 27 miles southwest), McPherson (about 13,144 people, 35 miles west), El Dorado (about 12,931 people, 38 miles south), and Andover (about 12,745 people, 44 miles south). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a Marion crew relies on.
Population and county come from the sources listed below. Records from nearby cities and counties are shown with their distance. Any rental use described is our inference, not a booked order.
How Marion projects use a mobile commercial kitchen trailer
Winter, heat or a long drive can make a construction site meal break in Marion run past an hour, and onsite construction managers rent a trailer to bring it back to thirty minutes.
Onsite construction near Marion
Marion is a small town, and a large onsite construction crew can outnumber what its restaurants serve in a day. A portable kitchen trailer parked at the construction site solves lunch, with a shower trailer for longer jobs.
Where a Marion crew stays and eats
Crews working in Marion often commute from Newton, 27 miles southwest. A portable kitchen trailer at the job saves the drive at lunch, and a shower trailer saves it at the end of the shift.
Hospital and care-home continuity around Marion
When a kitchen at a facility such as Kansas Medical Center LLC must close, towns like Marion feel it too. A mobile commercial kitchen trailer on site restores hot meals while the permanent kitchen is repaired.
Storm and disaster response in the Marion area
Neighboring Butler County has a record for Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4943-KS) (2026-06-18). A storm like that reaches Marion too, and recovery crews staging there need meals, cold storage and sanitation.
Events near Marion
Kansas State Fair (2026-09-11 to 2026-09-20) in Hutchinson, about 53 miles from Marion, draws crowds that stretch local catering. Authorized caterers can add a portable kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer and restroom trailers as temporary capacity.
Weather planning for Marion
The nearest NOAA station (38 miles away) shows 20.2°F January nights, so a Marion job should ask for winterized equipment, heated water lines and a snow plan before delivery.
Marion institutions that depend on foodservice
Butler Community College
901 S Haverhill Rd, El Dorado, KS 67042-3280. College or university (NCES 2024–2025). 3 Listed in Butler County, about 40 miles from Marion.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Kansas Medical Center LLC
1124 West 21ST Street, Andover, KS 67002. acute care hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 4 Listed in Butler County, about 40 miles from Marion.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Salina Regional Health Center
400 South Santa Fe Avenue, Salina, KS 67401. acute care hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 5 Listed in Saline County, about 46 miles from Marion.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Colleges and campuses in Marion, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For confirmed campus dining renovations, shutdowns or temporary training operations, establish meal volume and utilities before selecting equipment. Matching equipment for Marion: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these colleges and campuses sources for Marion
An institution location is verified. A dining facility, active project, meal count or actual rental is not established by this directory. Date meaning: Postsecondary directory year.
Hospitals in Marion, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For a confirmed kitchen outage or approved renovation, plan patient and staff foodservice continuity with the hospital facilities and nutrition teams. Matching equipment for Marion: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these hospitals sources for Marion
CMS verifies the hospital listing and address. It does not prove a kitchen breakdown, renovation, procurement requirement, equipment capacity or prior rental. Date meaning: CMS dataset modification date, not a hospital incident date.
What has happened in Marion: sourced records
Kansas State Fair
2026-09-11 to 2026-09-20 at Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson. 6 Listed in Hutchinson, about 53 miles from Marion.
Documented event schedule / edition; rental use not established
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4943-KS)
Butler County: severe storm, incident 2026-06-18 to 2026-06-30, declared 2026-09-01. 7 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Butler County page, about 40 miles from Marion.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4940-KS)
Saline County: severe storm, incident 2026-06-04 to 2026-06-15, declared 2026-09-01. 8 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Saline County page, about 46 miles from Marion.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
(PW# 217) Bu3013e Butler County
BUTLER (COUNTY). Worksheet 217, disaster 4230, E - Buildings and Equipment; obligated 2016-02-24. 9 Recorded for Butler County, about 40 miles from Marion.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Events in Marion, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named event is a real planning context for authorized caterers and vendors. Confirm vendor approval, meal volumes, cold storage and sanitation needs rather than assuming an equipment order. Matching equipment for Marion: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these events sources for Marion
Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Marion: Three operating blocks: August 27–30, September 3–7, September 10–13. Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Marion: Closed Tuesdays and September 9; consult operating-day schedule. Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Date meaning: Published dates for the named event edition; operating days and hours may vary.
Disaster declarations in Marion, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): This documented county-area incident is a basis for continuity and response planning. Determine current authorized feeding, cold-storage and sanitation needs before mobilizing. Matching equipment for Marion: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these disaster declarations sources for Marion
A designated county/area can include unaffected places. No city-specific damage, customer order, supplier deployment or current emergency is asserted. Date meaning: Incident start/end in OpenFEMA; declaration date is stated in the fact.
Funded repair projects in Marion, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named response or repair project provides a real operational context. Confirm whether its scope includes foodservice disruption or crew-welfare equipment before proposing rentals. Matching equipment for Marion: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for Marion
The source records a funding transaction, which may be an amendment or reimbursement for completed work. It does not prove an active construction site, an available contract, a rental order, a total project cost, or vendor selection. Date meaning: Grant obligation transaction date; not construction start or completion.
Historic and outdoor sites in Marion
Riverside (KS)
Campground, Ellsworth County; US Army Corps of Engineers, MARQUETTE, KS 67464. Recreation.gov, updated 2026-02-25. 10 Facility near Salina, about 47 miles from Marion.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Augusta Theater
525 State St., Augusta. National Register, listed 1990-10-31. 11 Listed in Butler County, about 40 miles from Marion.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Camps and recreation sites in Marion, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For an authorized group camp, organized outdoor event or maintenance crew, confirm whether temporary meal production, cold storage or hygiene support is needed. Matching equipment for Marion: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these camps and recreation sites sources for Marion
A campground listing is not permission for a commercial kitchen trailer, vendor activity, dumping, generator use or a group event. Distance is straight-line, not driving distance. Check the current facility page. Date meaning: Recreation facility record update, not a rental booking.
Historic landmarks in Marion, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Use this named site as a local orientation reference. If authorized restoration work or an event is confirmed, assess crew feeding and sanitation separately. Matching equipment for Marion: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these historic landmarks sources for Marion
A historic listing does not prove current operations, public access, event permission, active industrial or military use, renovation work or a rental transaction. Archival records can contain historical photographs. Date meaning: National Register listing date; not a current project date.
Marion climate and seasonal equipment planning
Climate normals: El Dorado station
January mean low 20.2°F, July mean high 91.3°F, 38.67 inches of precipitation a year (1991–2020 normals). 12 This station is about 38 miles from Marion, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in Marion, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Below-freezing winter normals support planning for insulated water lines and freeze protection. Warm-season normals support checking refrigeration capacity, shade and backup power. Confirm actual site conditions and expected temperatures for the rental dates. Matching equipment for Marion: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, restroom trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for Marion
Monthly normal minima/maxima are averages, not record extremes. Annual precipitation is the sum of 12 monthly normals. A nearest station can differ from the site in elevation and exposure; it does not establish current demand. Date meaning: 30-year station climate normal; not a forecast or an event date.
Sources for the records above (research file checked October 29, 2026):
- Marion, Kansas, Marion: GeoNames: Marion, Kansas: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Marion County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- Butler Community College, Marion: U.S. Department of Education / NCES: EDGE Postsecondary School Locations 2024–2025, additional source. ↩
- Kansas Medical Center LLC: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Salina Regional Health Center, Marion: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Kansas State Fair: Kansas State Fair: Kansas State Fair — official dates and visitor information. ↩
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4943-KS), Marion: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4940-KS): FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- (PW# 217) Bu3013e Butler County, Marion: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Riverside (KS): Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database: RIDB facility, directions and media records, additional source (published or updated 2026-02-25). ↩
- Augusta Theater, Marion: National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places: Listed properties through May 22, 2026, additional source (published or updated 2026-05-22). ↩
- Climate normals: El Dorado station: NOAA / National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, monthly station data, additional source (published or updated 2023-04-04 dataset revision). ↩
What a mobile kitchen rental can cost in Marion
Here is a calculated starting estimate for Marion, built from the supplied reference rates. Final pricing depends on your project, so treat the table as a first step.
Estimated starting prices by service and rental period| Trailer | 1 to 6 days | 15 days to 1 month | 3 months or more |
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| Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rental in Marion, KS24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,255 | from $5,255 | from $5,255 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,255 | from $5,255 | from $5,255 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,365 | from $1,995 | from $2,100 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Marion, KS13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,150 | from $4,205 | from $2,625 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,205 | from $5,255 | from $4,205 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,205 | from $5,255 | from $4,205 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Marion, KS20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,150 | from $3,680 | from $2,310 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for Marion, KS: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a below regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (385 miles to Dallas, the nearest of the ten largest US cities).
Disclaimer: Prices are estimates only. They vary by trailer size, rental duration, delivery distance, setup, permits, and availability, and they are not a quote. Call (888) 385-5513 for an exact quote.
Mobile commercial kitchen trailer rentals and eight more services leasing in Marion
Frequently asked questions for Marion
Could a storm like Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4943-KS) affect meals in Marion?
It is in the records for Butler County (2026-06-18). Call (888) 385-5513 with your dates for availability.
Is there a hospital near Marion in your records?
Kansas Medical Center LLC in Butler County, about 40 miles away. A listing is not a service area; the facility decides its own meal plan.
How cold or hot does Marion get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 20.2°F January nights and 91.3°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
Is GPS tracking available for a trailer delivered to Marion?
GPS tracking is possible on request. Ask for it when you call or note it on the quote form.
Nearby locations around Marion
Close to Marion, we coordinate Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rentals and leasing in these 24 nearby locations: Kansas, Eureka, KS, South Hutchinson, KS, Ogden, KS, Minneapolis, KS, Belle Plaine, KS, Burlington, KS, Ellsworth, KS, Chanute, KS, Russell, KS, Butler County, KS, Saline County, KS, Salina, KS, Wichita, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Hutchinson, KS, Manhattan, KS, Reno County, KS, Riley County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Topeka, KS, Douglas County, KS, Lawrence, KS, Leavenworth County, KS.
Marion sits among many smaller communities. Portable kitchen trailer rentals can also be coordinated near these towns and villages around Marion, listed with approximate distance from the center of Marion: Hillsboro (10 mi), Peabody (13 mi), Herington (23 mi), Cottonwood Falls (26 mi), North Newton (26 mi), Hesston (27 mi), Newton (27 mi), Moundridge (29 mi), McPherson (35 mi), Council Grove (36 mi), Halstead (36 mi), Sedgwick (37 mi), El Dorado (38 mi), Towanda (38 mi), Lindsborg (39 mi).
More communities around Marion where crews, schools and facilities call for a portable kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer or an emergency refrigeration trailer: Valley Center, Abilene, Kechi, Park City, Inman, Bellaire, Chapman, Buhler, Solomon, Andover, Emporia, Augusta, Maize, Salina, Junction City. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of Marion.
Rental facts for Marion
- Hours
- 24/7 Emergency Line, 24x7
- Rental periods
- 1 week and monthly; long-term leases available
- Setup time
- Kitchens and dishwashing about 5 hours; other units about 1 hour; ramps add 4 to 6 hours
- GPS tracking
- Possible on request
- Delivery time to Marion
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
Marion operators ask for three things: a fast answer, the right trailer, and a clear path to a quote. Here is how Mobile Kitchen 123 provides them.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to Marion is confirmed on your call, and setup is about 1 to 5 hours once the trailer is on its pad.
- 24/7 Emergency ServiceCall (888) 385-5513 any hour to report a failed kitchen or walk-in cooler in Marion.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your Marion menu or crew, review power and water, and supply equipment lists for plan review.
- Flexible Rental SolutionsRental periods are 1 week and monthly, with long-term leases for renovations and camps.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial EquipmentCommercial ranges, ovens, dishmachines, walk-in refrigeration and hot-water systems on institutional-grade trailers.
- Experienced Logistics CoordinationDelivery, placement, ramps or stairs, and pickup are coordinated with your Marion site contact.
Why Clients Trust Us
Commercial and industrial customers call Mobile Kitchen 123 when schedules do not allow for waiting: a 24/7 Emergency Line, delivery coordination across the United States, and trailers matched to construction, renovation and emergency work. No reviews are shown here because none have been supplied for publication.