Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Marion Oaks is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Marion Oaks differs from Florida on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marion Oaks. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marion Oaks
Making ends meet is harder in Marion Oaks
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.8%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (17.9% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 8.6%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity runs high in Marion Oaks
2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.9%), vs 31.9% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Marion Oaks has a community health center but no hospital
Heart of Florida Health Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Adventhealth Ocala in Ocala, 10.7 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Florida figure falls outside Marion Oaks’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Marion Oaks’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marion Oaks is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #477 of 636 in Florida. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 57% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 15%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Marion Oaks’ median household income is $72,392; among the 10,707 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.3% of Marion Oaks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Marion Oaks adults…
Marion Oaks runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Marion Oaks
1 community health center in Marion Oaks, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Oaks; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
5.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Marion Oaks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Marion Oaks adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Marion Oaks and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Oaks | C | 38.9% | 15% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marion Oaks adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marion Oaks
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marion Oaks is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Marion Oaks’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marion Oaks | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24%21.4–26.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14.1–17.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.9%33.3–44.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15%13.2–16.8 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%33.6–40.5 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34–41.1 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.4–28.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.7–8.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.6–16.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28%24.4–31.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12–17.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%36.4–46.8 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.3%17.8–23.1 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.8–82 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54%50.4–57.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.2–87.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.8–80.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62.3–70.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%68.4–81 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%15.2–20.5 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24.4–31.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.8%19.7–23.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.9%16–19.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.4–12 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%10.3–12.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.3%17.4–21.3 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%30.7–38 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%15.5–19.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%14–17.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Marion Oaks
Is Marion Oaks a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marion Oaks is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #477 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marion Oaks?
CDC estimates 38.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 44.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marion Oaks?
Adventhealth Ocala in Ocala, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Marion Oaks’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marion Oaks have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.8–23.1%), against 15.9% across Florida.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Marion Oaks more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion Oaks.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.