Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
390
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.3
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 | 38.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 59.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse 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
Mental Health Provider Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Marion County, Indiana.
Marion County reports 390 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. In terms of lifespan, residents have a life expectancy of 73.0 years, compared to the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The data shows that 21.7% of residents describe their health as fair or poor, which is higher than the national average of 17%. For primary care, the county has 78 providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. The percentage of residents without health insurance stands at 9.8%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 8.4% but slightly lower than the national average of 10%. 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.