Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
157
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.2%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 95.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.9
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 | 40.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.8% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marion County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marion County Uninsured Rate Noted at 4.1%
Health data brief for Marion County, Iowa.
Marion County reports an uninsured rate of 4.1%, which is lower than the Iowa average of 5.7% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. Other metrics show that 12.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy of 78.2 years is longer than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Marion County has 96 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 157 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.