How healthy is Marion?
Marion differs from Texas on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marion
Arthritis, heart disease and COPD run high in Marion
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.6%), vs 21.6% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Marion runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and arthritis, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Marion, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Texas figure falls outside Marion’s likely range; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
Out of every 100 Marion adults…
Marion runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Marion is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Marion as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Marion
No hospital or community health center in Marion itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Marion; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Marion adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.8% of Marion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marion adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 939 people are less certain, so we show Marion's figures without a grade.
All 39 CDC measures for Marion
| Measure | Marion | Likely range | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 37.5% | 33.9–41.4% | 33.1% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% | 34.3–42.2% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 36.4% | 30.6–42.7% | 35.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6% | 24.8–30.7% | 21.6% | worse |
| Depression | 22.4% | 19.4–25.8% | 21.2% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 13.9% | 11.3–16.9% | 12.5% | about the same |
| Asthma | 9.8% | 8.6–11% | 9.5% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.2% | 6.5–8% | 6.1% | worse |
| Diabetes | 15.7% | 13.8–17.8% | 12.7% | worse |
| COPD | 7.1% | 5.9–8.3% | 5.7% | worse |
| Heart disease | 7.1% | 6.3–8% | 5.6% | worse |
| Stroke | 3.9% | 3.4–4.3% | 3.2% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3% | 11.8–17.2% | 12.5% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 16.9% | 14.2–20% | 17% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 30.8% | 26.3–36% | 27.8% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8% | 32.2–43.7% | 38.2% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 75.8% | 72.2–79.1% | 73.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 54.5% | 50.8–58.3% | 54.6% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 85.7% | 83.5–87.8% | 84.6% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 63% | 58–67.9% | 57.9% | better |
| Mammogram | 70% | 62–77.4% | 74.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 78.2% | 75.5–80.7% | 74.1% | better |
| No health insurance | 20.9% | 16.7–25.5% | 19.1% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Lack emotional support | 30.6% | 26.9–34.5% | 28.4% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.8% | 14.8–19% | 16.9% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 25.3% | 21.9–29.3% | 21.8% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 15.4% | 13.4–17.6% | 13.2% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 21% | 19–23.2% | 19.3% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 17.6% | 15.8–19.6% | 16.4% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 10.7% | 9.5–12% | 10.7% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 10.8% | 9.8–11.9% | 10.5% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 14.8% | 13.3–16.6% | 14.6% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36% | 31.6–40.9% | 30.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 17.5% | 15.1–20.3% | 14% | |
| Thinking or memory | 16% | 13.8–18.5% | 15.1% | |
| Hearing | 8% | 7.1–9% | 6.3% | |
| Vision | 7% | 6.1–8% | 6.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.8% | 4.1–5.5% | 4% | |
| Errands alone | 9.1% | 7.8–10.5% | 8.2% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Marion door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Texas figure falls inside it, we don’t call Marion better or worse.
CDC publishes Marion directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. CDC’s 2025 release leaves out 6 of its measures for Texas, so those come from the 2024 release (earlier survey years). The Texas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.