Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.3%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 | 43.6% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% | 43.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.3% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% | 35.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.0% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marion County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marion County life expectancy lower than state average
Health data brief for Marion County, Mississippi.
Residents of Marion County have a life expectancy of 68.9 years, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 26.3% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 14.3%, which is higher than both the state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 87 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
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.