Hopkins House · Photo: North Delta Regional Planning · Public domainWhere Marion residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marion, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marion
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Marion
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 23.2%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Marion runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and stroke, COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Marion
36.1% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (20.7% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (17.6% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 36.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Marion adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.7%), vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
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 Louisiana figure falls outside Marion’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Marion adults…
Marion runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Marion is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.4% of Marion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Marion
1 community health center in Marion, 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; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Marion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Marion adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
2 in 5 Marion adults feel lonely. 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.
Marion and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marion adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marion
Why doesn’t Marion have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marion.
What hospital is closest to Marion?
Union General Hospital in Farmerville, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Marion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Marion?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Communihealth Services Marion Family Practice, Dental & Behavioral Health Center in Marion, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana 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.