Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Marion County, Kentucky
Marion County meets national health marks
At 73.2 years, Marion County's life expectancy is nearly 1 year above the U.S. average of 72.3 years, a solid position. However, 25.1% of residents report poor or fair health—well above the national average of 17.9%—indicating that longevity doesn't reflect day-to-day wellness for many.
Above-average performer statewide
Marion County's 73.2-year life expectancy exceeds Kentucky's 72.2-year state average by one full year. The 25.1% poor/fair health rate is higher than the state average, but Marion still ranks in Kentucky's middle tier for overall health outcomes.
Solid peer performance
Marion County's 73.2-year life expectancy sits between Madison County (73.8) and Marshall County (74.8), placing it squarely in the healthier end of its regional peer group. With 51 primary care providers and 212 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Marion offers healthcare access comparable to or better than most neighboring counties.
Stable coverage and reasonable access
Marion County's 6.2% uninsured rate beats Kentucky's 7.0% average, meaning most residents have insurance protection. With 51 primary care doctors and 212 mental health providers per 100,000 people, most Marion residents can access routine care and mental health support without extensive delays.
Maintain your coverage advantage
With 6.2% of residents uninsured, Marion County is doing better than most—but that still leaves hundreds of people vulnerable. Ensure your family stays covered by checking kynect.ky.gov annually; if you're uninsured or underinsured, call 1-855-MY-KYNCT for personalized enrollment help.
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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.