Health Profile of Marion, Ohio
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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C
Marion Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Marion | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.0 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.5% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Marion is 73.0 years, about 4.1 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.5% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,875 residents in Marion are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 517 151 men · 366 women
- 75–84 1,218 436 men · 782 women
- 65–74 2,428 1,280 men · 1,148 women
- 50–64 5,713 3,324 men · 2,388 women
Younger residents
5,706 residents in Marion are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,628 906 boys · 722 girls
- 7–12 1,715 910 boys · 805 girls
- 3–7 1,352 680 boys · 672 girls
- 0–3 1,011 522 boys · 489 girls
About 2,175 residents in Marion (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Marion | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.2% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.5% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Marion are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Marion | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 31.0% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.2% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Marion is about 27% higher than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Marion is about 19% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 75,087 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 27.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 825,961 minutes a day and 301.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marion is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.86 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 | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.66 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Marion is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Marion, Ohio has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Ohio, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Marion, Ohio.
How healthy is Marion, Ohio?
Marion, Ohio 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.
How long do people live in Marion, Ohio?
People in Marion, Ohio can expect to live 73.0 years on average, 4.1 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Marion, Ohio?
6.6% of residents in Marion, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Marion, Ohio?
42.5% of adults in Marion, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.0 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
What health issue is more common in Marion, Ohio than elsewhere?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 31.0%, about 27% higher than the Ohio rate of 24.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Marion, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 75,087 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 27.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 825,961 minutes a day and 301.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marion is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.86 lifetimes a year.
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