Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.4
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 | 39.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marion County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Marion County Reaches 71.1 Years
Health data brief for Marion County, Texas.
Life expectancy in Marion County is 71.1 years, which is nearly six years shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Texas average of 74.3 years. Data regarding primary care providers is currently unavailable for the county. For mental health care, the ratio is 21 providers per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 16.7%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but remains higher than the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 22.4% of residents report their health as poor or fair, compared to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Marion County, Texas
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.