Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Ohio
Health Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
265
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Marion County, Ohio
Marion County faces health headwinds
At 73.7 years, Marion County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 72.4 by 1.3 years, but its 22.2% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 21%, signaling higher chronic disease burden. One in five Marion residents reports their health as poor or fair, a concerning indicator of widespread health struggles. The county is aging less and dying younger than peers.
Among Ohio's struggling counties
Marion County's 73.7-year life expectancy trails Ohio's 74.8-year average by 1.1 years, placing it in the lower third of state rankings. The 22.2% poor/fair health rate is the worst among all comparison counties, far exceeding Ohio's typical profile. Marion residents face outsized health adversity relative to the state norm.
Weakest health in the comparison set
Marion County's 73.7-year life expectancy beats only Meigs County (70.8) and Monroe County (73.6) among peers, while its 22.2% poor/fair health rate is the highest in the entire cohort. The county trails Mercer County by 3.7 years and Medina County by 5.3 years in life expectancy. Marion residents experience the most health challenges of any county in this group.
Severe primary care shortage
Marion County has only 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest in the region and well below adequacy—forcing residents to travel for routine care. Mental health providers number 265 per 100,000, which is moderate, but the sparse primary care network creates barriers to preventive health and chronic disease management. Limited doctor access means delayed care and worse health outcomes.
Coverage is your first step
With 6.8% of Marion County uninsured and primary care access already strained, securing health insurance is critical for reaching the providers you do have. Visit healthcare.gov to explore Medicaid expansion and marketplace plans, or call a local health department for enrollment support. Ensuring coverage helps you get ahead of the health challenges your county faces.
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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.