Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 | 39.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 74.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 4.1 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
Primary Care Provider Availability Limited in Marion County
Health data brief for Marion County, Kansas.
Marion County records a primary care provider ratio of 17 per 100,000 residents, a figure notably different from the national median of approximately 70 per 100,000 people. Other medical data indicates that mental health provider access is measured at 77 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 76.6 years, which is longer than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 11.1% of the population is uninsured, compared to a state average of 11.5% and a national rate of 10%. Regarding adult health status, 14.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These numbers provide a statistical overview of the county's healthcare landscape. 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.