Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.4 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 | 43.6% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 30.2% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 27.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.9% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 2.1 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
Adult health status in Marion County diverges from national average
Health data brief for Marion County, Oregon.
In Marion County, 22.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. This metric is the county's most differentiated health data point. Other statistics show the county has an uninsured rate of 10.3%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. The primary care provider ratio in Marion County is 71 per 100,000, aligning closely with the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 488 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Marion County's life expectancy is 77.5 years, slightly higher than the state and national averages of 77.0 years. Explore state-level data.
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.