Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Oregon
Health Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
488
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Marion County, Oregon
Oregon's longest-living residents
Marion County residents live to 77.5 years, just 1.8 years shorter than the U.S. average of 79.3 years—among the nation's healthiest. Yet 22.2% report poor or fair health, slightly above the national rate of 21%, showing wealth alone doesn't eliminate chronic disease. Marion County's strong economy supports longevity even as health disparities persist.
Oregon's longest life expectancy
Marion County's 77.5-year life expectancy is the highest in this eight-county group and exceeds Oregon's 77.0-year average by a half-year. Its 22.2% poor/fair health rate is above the state average, revealing that Marion County trades higher chronic disease burden for better survival outcomes—likely due to economic resources and healthcare access. Marion County leads Oregon on longevity.
Leads on longevity, varies on burden
Marion County's 77.5-year life expectancy exceeds all eight counties shown here, but its 22.2% poor/fair health rate is higher than Lane County (19.5%) and Linn County (18.5%). The county's 10.3% uninsured rate is Oregon's highest in this group, offsetting its healthcare infrastructure advantages. Primary care access at 71 per 100,000 is solid, though mental health services at 488 per 100,000 lag Lane County.
Longest lived, but uninsured rising
Marion County achieves Oregon's highest life expectancy (77.5 years) despite a concerning 10.3% uninsured rate—the highest in this eight-county group. The uninsured trend suggests growing healthcare access gaps that could threaten future longevity gains. Primary care availability at 71 per 100,000 is moderate, but mental health providers at 488 per 100,000 may struggle to meet rising behavioral health demand.
Don't lose Marion's advantage
Marion County's high life expectancy depends on maintaining strong healthcare access—but the rising 10.3% uninsured rate is a warning sign. Visit healthcare.gov or Oregon's marketplace to confirm your coverage and explore subsidies, especially if income changed this year. Staying insured is how Marion County keeps its longevity edge in Oregon.
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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.