Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Missouri
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Marion County, Missouri
Marion County's life expectancy lags nationally
At 73.9 years, Marion County residents live 2.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a significant health disadvantage. With 19.4% reporting poor or fair health, the county exceeds national rates, indicating moderate chronic disease and prevention gaps. Despite excellent mental health provider density (325 per 100K—the highest in the state cluster), physical health outcomes remain suboptimal.
Below Missouri's state average on longevity
Marion County's 73.9-year life expectancy falls 0.4 years below Missouri's state average of 74.3 years, placing it in the lower half statewide. The 19.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds state averages, suggesting persistent chronic disease and healthcare barriers. Marion County's health profile mirrors statewide struggles but with particular severity in mental health infrastructure paradoxically contrasting with physical health struggles.
Challenged amid regional disparities
Marion County's 73.9-year life expectancy ranks below neighboring Lincoln County (75.7 years), Livingston County (76.1 years), and Linn County (75.0 years), with a 19.4% poor/fair health rate that mirrors regional averages. However, Marion County boasts exceptional mental health provider density at 325 per 100K—the cluster's highest and far exceeding peers. This stark contrast suggests mental health investment doesn't automatically translate to population-wide physical health gains without primary care integration.
Excellent mental health access, strong primary care
Marion County's 10.4% uninsured rate ranks below the state average of 12.5%, indicating solid insurance penetration. The county leads regionally with 102 primary care providers per 100K, exceeding national standards and providing genuine physician access. Combined with 325 mental health providers per 100K, Marion County offers robust provider infrastructure—yet longevity and health status lag, suggesting other barriers: social determinants, care coordination gaps, or underlying disease prevalence.
Secure insurance to access abundant providers
About 1 in 10 Marion County residents remain uninsured despite abundant healthcare infrastructure—a coverage gap that blocks access to excellent provider networks. With more mental health specialists than any peer county, Marion County offers integrated behavioral and physical healthcare when patients can afford access. Visit Healthcare.gov to enroll in coverage that unlocks these resources.
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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.