Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Georgia
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Marion County, Georgia
Marion County below national health standards
Marion County residents have a life expectancy of 73.4 years, more than five years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With 25.1% reporting poor or fair health—well above national rates—the county faces significant health burdens.
Georgia's weaker health outcomes visible
Marion County's 73.4-year life expectancy is marginally below Georgia's 73.3-year average, placing it among the state's lower performers. The high poor/fair health rate (25.1%) underscores chronic health challenges in the community.
Limited healthcare data raises concerns
Marion County's life expectancy of 73.4 years ranks seventh of eight, better only than Macon County (71.9 years). Unfortunately, data on primary care and mental health providers is unavailable, making a fuller healthcare access assessment impossible.
High uninsured rate, provider data missing
Marion County's 17.9% uninsured rate exceeds Georgia's 15% average, indicating significant financial barriers to healthcare. Without available data on providers, the full extent of healthcare access challenges remains unclear—suggesting possible data collection gaps in this rural county.
Get covered and stay informed
Nearly one in five Marion County residents lack insurance—a critical gap that leaves families vulnerable. Visit healthcare.gov or contact the Marion County Health Department to understand your options and find affordable coverage.
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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.