Marion County Health Data

Marion County, Alabama

Health Score

28/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.4 yr

State avg 72.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.2%

State avg 11.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

24

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

31

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Marion County, Alabama

Marion County health lags U.S. averages

Marion County's life expectancy of 72.4 years trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 4 years. With 22.8% of residents reporting poor or fair health versus 21% nationally, Marion shows modestly higher chronic disease burden than typical American counties.

Slightly above Alabama's health average

Marion County's 72.4-year life expectancy slightly exceeds Alabama's state average of 72.1 years, but its 11.2% uninsured rate exceeds the state's 11.1%—nearly 1 in 10 residents lacks coverage. The county sits in the middle of Alabama's health rankings.

Among lower-performing peer counties

Marion County's 72.4-year life expectancy ranks below neighbors like Limestone (76.1 years) and Marshall (71.9 years). Its primary care density of only 24 per 100,000 and mental health providers at 31 per 100,000 are among the lowest in our survey, limiting care options.

Scarcity of both insurance and providers

Marion County's 11.2% uninsured rate affects about 1,500 residents who lack insurance coverage, the highest uninsured rate in our data. With just 24 primary care and 31 mental health providers per 100,000, residents face both financial and geographic barriers to care.

Coverage is even more critical here

With the fewest primary care providers in our survey and above-average uninsured rates, Marion residents who lack coverage face compounded obstacles. Visit healthcare.gov immediately to explore affordable plans and remove at least one barrier to the healthcare the county's limited providers can offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Marion County, AL?
Marion County has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #27 out of 67 counties in Alabama (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Marion County?
Life expectancy in Marion County is 72.4 years. The Alabama state average is 72.1 years, making Marion County above the state average.
How does Marion County health compare to the Alabama average?
Marion County's health score of 28/100 is below the Alabama average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 72.4 years vs. the state average of 72.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.2% vs. 11.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Marion County?
Key health factors for Marion County include: life expectancy (72.4 years), uninsured rate (11.2%), and primary care physician access (24:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 31:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Marion County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 28/100 ("Below Average"), Marion County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alabama. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.4 years. 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Marion County?
Marion County's health score of 28/100 is below the Alabama average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 11.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.