Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Texas
Health Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Marion County, Texas
Marion County faces steep health deficit
Marion County's life expectancy of 71.1 years is 2.9 years below the U.S. average of 74.0 years. The 22.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national benchmark of 17%, indicating a population burdened by chronic conditions and limited wellness support.
Lowest life expectancy in state comparison
Marion County's 71.1-year life expectancy ranks near the bottom within Texas, falling 3.2 years short of the state average of 74.3 years. The 16.7% uninsured rate matches Lynn County and beats the state average, yet health outcomes remain grim, suggesting access or quality-of-care issues beyond insurance status.
Limited data, sparse provider presence
Primary care provider data for Marion County is unavailable, but the 21 mental health providers per 100K suggests a minimal behavioral health infrastructure. Neighboring counties with documented provider counts offer more services, making Marion County residents likely to seek care elsewhere.
Insurance coverage doesn't guarantee care access
Despite 83.3% of residents having insurance, the low life expectancy and elevated poor/fair health rate suggest that available local providers are overwhelmed or that residents lack reliable transportation to distant medical centers. Mental health support is particularly scarce relative to community need.
Start with insurance, then advocate
Marion County residents should verify their insurance status at healthcare.gov and enroll if uninsured, then work with local health officials to strengthen provider networks. Community advocacy for rural health clinic expansion and telehealth resources can help bridge the access gap.
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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.