Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.6 per 100K
Dentists
13.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.8
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 | 40.2% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.1% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.0% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.3% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marion County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability in Marion County lower than national median
Health data brief for Marion County, Tennessee.
In Marion County, there are 27 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county life expectancy is 72.0 years, which is nearly equal to the Tennessee average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Marion County is 11.9%, matching the Tennessee state average but remaining higher than the national average of 10%. Reports of poor or fair health among adults stand at 21.5%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is recorded at 35 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Look up the CDC County Health Rankings for more details.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Marion County, Tennessee
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Marion County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.