Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
325
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 101.7 per 100K
Dentists
31.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.0
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 | 39.8% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 34.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 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 Mental Health Provider Density Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Marion County, Missouri.
Marion County has 325 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also exceeds the national norm, with 102 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Despite high provider ratios, the county's life expectancy is 73.9 years, slightly lower than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.4% of residents report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 10.4%, which is lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% and nearly matches the national average of 10%. This data is sourced from federal health provider and census registries. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for additional context.
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.