Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Tennessee
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Marion County, Tennessee
Life expectancy near state and national range
Marion County residents live an average of 72.0 years, sitting between the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years and Tennessee's state average of 72.4 years. Nearly 21.5% of adults report poor or fair health, lower than the national average of about 18%, suggesting moderate population health. Provider access and insurance coverage determine whether this baseline translates to sustained health gains.
Nearly matches Tennessee's state average
Marion County's life expectancy of 72.0 years falls 0.4 years below Tennessee's state average of 72.4 years, placing it squarely in the middle of state performance. The 21.5% poor/fair health rate is in the healthier half of Tennessee counties, reflecting adequate baseline health. The county is positioned to improve through targeted investment in provider access.
Moderate provider access supports care delivery
Marion County offers 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 27 mental health providers per 100,000, positioning it in the middle range among peers. This moderate provider density is significantly below Madison County's exceptional levels but better than rural neighbors like Lauderdale or Lewis. Most residents can access basic care, though specialists may require travel.
Insurance coverage near state average
Marion County's uninsured rate of 11.9% matches Tennessee's state average exactly, meaning about 1 in 8.4 residents lack health coverage. With 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, insured patients generally find care accessible. Connecting the uninsured to coverage remains an important local health priority.
Get covered and protect your family
In Marion County, nearly 12% of residents lack health insurance, a gap that leaves families vulnerable to medical crises. Healthcare.gov provides quick access to affordable plans and subsidies designed for your situation. Taking time to enroll protects both your health and your financial security.
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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.