Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.5%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.9
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 | 37.8% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.5% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 70.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.0% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marion County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Significant Mental Health Provider Gap Identified in Marion County
Health data brief for Marion County, Arkansas.
Marion County has 11 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 29 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 73.7 years, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 22.5% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, which matches the national average and is slightly higher than the Arkansas state average of 9.9%. These figures are provided by the CDC and the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Marion County, Arkansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Marion County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.