Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.6
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 | 44.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.9% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marion County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Marion County below national median
Health data brief for Marion County, Ohio.
Marion County has 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio stands at 265 per 100,000, slightly higher than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.7 years, which is shorter than both the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, lower than the state figure of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 22.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. These data points offer a summary of clinical access and health status in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.