Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.7
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Marion County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.3% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.2% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marion County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marion County mental health provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Marion County, Alabama.
Mental health provider availability in Marion County is 31 per 100,000 people, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 72.4 years, slightly higher than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.2%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 22.8% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national rate of 17%. Primary care provider density is 24 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These statistics are based on findings from the CDC and NPPES. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.