Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
212
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.7 per 100K
Dentists
10.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.6% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.0% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse 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
Over One Quarter of Marion County Adults Report Health Challenges
Health data brief for Marion County, Kentucky.
In Marion County, 25.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national median of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate sits at 6.2%, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national mark of 77 years. Access to healthcare includes 51 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70. There are 212 mental health providers per 100,000 residents in Marion County, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Access to healthcare data is available through the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System.
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.