Health Profile of Marion County, South Carolina
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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D
Marion County Well below averageAmong the 5 least healthy counties in South Carolina
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Marion County | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.8 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.7% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.1% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Marion County is 73.8 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 13.7%, higher than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.1% of residents, higher than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,381 residents in Marion County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 491 94 men · 397 women
- 75–84 1,604 668 men · 936 women
- 65–74 3,350 1,463 men · 1,888 women
- 50–64 5,936 2,734 men · 3,202 women
Younger residents
6,140 residents in Marion County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,932 939 boys · 993 girls
- 7–12 1,816 895 boys · 921 girls
- 3–7 1,370 691 boys · 680 girls
- 0–3 1,023 512 boys · 511 girls
About 2,439 residents in Marion County (8.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.8 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 | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.2% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 45.6% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Marion County is about 21% higher than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Marion County | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.4% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.5% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Marion County are about the same as in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 54,404 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 598,449 minutes a day and 218.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marion County is 73.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.64 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 | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.23 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 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, SC Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Marion County, SC is typical in size for this group, 28,664 residents against a local median of 30,282, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Where Marion County, SC breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 17% above the local median of 11.7% at 13.7%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 3.3% on uninsured, so Marion County, SC sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Marion County, SC has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County, SC | 28,664 | 73.8 yrs #4/6 | 13.7% #6/6 | 45.6% #6/6 |
| Dillon County, SC | 27,862 | 75.1 yrs | 12.5% | 44.8% |
| Florence County, SC | 137,115 | 74.5 yrs | 9.3% | 41.9% |
| Horry County, SC | 382,931 | 77.1 yrs | 11.7% | 34.6% |
| Williamsburg County, SC | 30,282 | 73.2 yrs | 10.9% | 44.7% |
| Marlboro County, SC | 25,963 | 73.7 yrs | 12.6% | 44.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Marion County, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with South Carolina, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Marion County, South Carolina.
What is the health grade for Marion County, South Carolina?
Marion County, South Carolina has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
Is Marion County, South Carolina one of the healthiest counties in South Carolina?
Marion County ranks 43rd healthiest out of 46 counties in South Carolina by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Marion County, South Carolina?
People in Marion County, South Carolina can expect to live 73.8 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Marion County, South Carolina?
13.7% of residents in Marion County, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 4.0 points above the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Marion County, South Carolina?
45.6% of adults in Marion County, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 5.7 points above the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
Which health problem stands out most in Marion County, South Carolina?
Compared with South Carolina as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.2%, about 21% higher than the South Carolina rate of 14.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Marion County, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 54,404 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 598,449 minutes a day and 218.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marion County is 73.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.64 lifetimes a year.
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