Health Profile of Marion County, Missouri
Marion County 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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C
Marion County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Marion County | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.7% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Marion County is 76.8 years, about 0.2 years shorter than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, lower than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.7% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,513 residents in Marion County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 762 243 men · 519 women
- 75–84 1,486 659 men · 828 women
- 65–74 2,806 1,334 men · 1,472 women
- 50–64 5,458 2,697 men · 2,762 women
Younger residents
6,453 residents in Marion County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,911 894 boys · 1,017 girls
- 7–12 1,849 858 boys · 991 girls
- 3–7 1,518 770 boys · 748 girls
- 0–3 1,175 648 boys · 528 girls
About 1,947 residents in Marion County (6.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Marion County | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.7% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Marion County are about the same as in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Marion County | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.8% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.9% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Marion County are about the same as in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,273 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 542,008 minutes a day and 197.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marion County is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.90 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 County | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.99 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Marion County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Marion County, MO Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Marion County, MO is the 2nd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 28,457 residents against a local median of 9,924. Marion County, MO's uninsured, at 7.9%, runs 26% below the 10.6% typical of the counties around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 6.3% on uninsured, so Marion County, MO sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Marion County, MO has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County, MO | 28,457 | 76.8 yrs #5/6 | 7.9% #3/6 | 39.7% #6/6 |
| Ralls County, MO | 10,428 | 78.2 yrs | 5.5% | 39.3% |
| Lewis County, MO | 9,924 | 77.1 yrs | 10.7% | 38.7% |
| Shelby County, MO | 5,986 | 76.0 yrs | 10.6% | 36.9% |
| Adams County, IL | 64,753 | 77.5 yrs | 4.4% | 33.7% |
| Monroe County, MO | 8,734 | 80.6 yrs | 10.6% | 37.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Marion County, Missouri has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Missouri, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Marion County, Missouri.
What is the health grade for Marion County, Missouri?
Marion County, Missouri has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Marion County, Missouri one of the healthiest counties in Missouri?
Marion County ranks 43rd healthiest out of 115 counties in Missouri by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Marion County, Missouri?
People in Marion County, Missouri can expect to live 76.8 years on average, about the same as the Missouri average of 76.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Marion County, Missouri?
7.9% of residents in Marion County, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 0.9 points below the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
How common is obesity in Marion County, Missouri?
39.7% of adults in Marion County, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.5 points above the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Marion County, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,273 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 542,008 minutes a day and 197.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marion County is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.90 lifetimes a year.
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