Marion County Health Data
Marion County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
182
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.1%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.2 per 100K
Dentists
10.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.3
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 | 45.2% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.4% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 23.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.9% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.8% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.2% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marion County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marion County Life Expectancy Sits at 68.2 Years
Health data brief for Marion County, South Carolina.
Life expectancy in Marion County is 68.2 years, a figure significantly lower than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This metric is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 26.1% among adults, compared to the national average of 17%. The county reports 38 primary care providers and 182 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. Additionally, the uninsured rate for the county stands at 12.4%, which is higher than the state rate of 11.6% and the national rate of 10%. These data points illustrate various health outcomes and clinical access levels currently recorded in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information.
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.