Health Profile of Marion, Iowa
Marion Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Marion Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Marion | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.9% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Marion is 80.9 years, about 1.6 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 3.9%, lower than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.7% of residents, lower than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,371 residents in Marion are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 617 189 men · 428 women
- 75–84 1,509 666 men · 843 women
- 65–74 2,921 1,340 men · 1,581 women
- 50–64 5,325 2,539 men · 2,786 women
Younger residents
6,884 residents in Marion are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,050 1,049 boys · 1,001 girls
- 7–12 2,057 1,013 boys · 1,044 girls
- 3–7 1,586 768 boys · 819 girls
- 0–3 1,190 586 boys · 604 girls
About 1,110 residents in Marion (3.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Marion | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.2% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Marion is about 23% lower than in Iowa. The rate of diabetes in Marion is about 16% lower than in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Marion | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.3% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.4% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Marion is about 23% lower than in Iowa. The rate of smoking in Marion is about 19% lower than in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,534 cigarettes a day, 976,006 a month, or 11.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 357,869 minutes a day and 130.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marion is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.07 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Marion | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.70 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Marion is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Marion, IA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Marion, IA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion, IA | 30,016 | 80.9 yrs #1/2 | 3.9% #1/2 | 36.2% #1/2 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 120,968 | 78.0 yrs | 4.9% | 38.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Marion, Iowa has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Iowa, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Marion, Iowa.
What is the health grade for Marion, Iowa?
Marion, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Marion, Iowa?
People in Marion, Iowa can expect to live 80.9 years on average, 1.6 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Marion, Iowa?
3.9% of residents in Marion, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 1.1 points below the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Marion, Iowa?
36.2% of adults in Marion, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.1 points below the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Marion, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,534 cigarettes a day, 976,006 a month, or 11.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 357,869 minutes a day and 130.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marion is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.07 lifetimes a year.
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