Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Mississippi
Health Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Marion County, Mississippi
Marion County faces health crisis
At 68.9 years, Marion County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.5 years by 7.6 years—among the lowest in the state. The 26.3% rate of poor or fair health exceeds the national average of 18% by 8 percentage points, indicating widespread chronic disease burden.
Second-lowest life expectancy
Marion County's 68.9-year life expectancy ranks second-worst in Mississippi, falling 2 years below the state average of 70.9. The county's 26.3% poor/fair health rate ranks near the bottom statewide, placing Marion among the state's most vulnerable populations.
Severe provider shortage
Marion County has just 37 primary care providers per 100K residents and critically low mental health capacity of only 87 per 100K—the lowest among all surveyed counties. This near-total absence of behavioral health support leaves residents with few options for mental illness treatment.
Coverage gaps and access barriers
Marion County's 14.3% uninsured rate ranks among the highest in the region and exceeds the state average by 0.4 percentage points. Combined with extreme provider shortages, lack of insurance becomes a critical barrier—many residents cannot find or afford care even when covered.
Get insured and find care
If you're among Marion County's 14% uninsured residents, visiting Healthcare.gov or calling Mississippi Medicaid is urgent. Once covered, work with local health centers to establish care—waiting times are long in this county, so planning ahead is essential.
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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.