Marion County Health Data
Marion County, West Virginia
Health Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
143
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Marion County, West Virginia
Marion approaches national averages
Marion County's 73.5-year life expectancy sits 1 year below the U.S. average of 74.5 years, approaching parity. At 21.9% reporting poor or fair health versus 23% nationally, Marion's health outcomes track close to American norms.
Above-average health statewide
Marion's 73.5-year life expectancy exceeds West Virginia's state average of 72.2 years by 1.3 years, placing it among the healthier counties. The 21.9% poor/fair health rate also ranks above the state median, signaling better overall health.
Solid performance in the region
Marion's 73.5-year life expectancy matches or exceeds most regional peers: it trails Jefferson (75.9 years) but beats Logan (66.2 years) by 7.3 years. With 48 primary care providers per 100K, Marion offers moderate access—better than Logan or Lincoln, but less robust than Harrison.
Strong insurance coverage, moderate access
Marion's 7.0% uninsured rate is one of the best in West Virginia, meaning over 93% of residents carry coverage. With 48 primary care providers and 143 mental health providers per 100K, Marion residents can typically find care without extreme travel, though some coordination may be needed.
Keep Marion's gains on track
Marion's above-average health reflects solid insurance uptake and community engagement. Review your plan at healthcare.gov each year to ensure coverage matches your needs and supports preventive care—consistent coverage is how Marion maintains its advantage.
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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.