Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
123
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.3
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 | 37.1% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marion County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability trails national norms in Marion County
Health data brief for Marion County, Florida.
Marion County reports 123 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate notably lower than the national median of 250. This figure is paired with a primary care provider rate of 58 per 100,000, which is less than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 15.6%, higher than the Florida state average of 14.4% and the 10% national average. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 20.4%, which exceeds the 17% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 74.0 years, shorter than the state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. These figures represent the documented health landscape of the region based on federal provider registries and census surveys. The data provide a statistical overview of healthcare availability and resident outcomes without accounting for specific behavioral causes. 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.