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Health in Marion · CDC PLACES 2025

Where 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 · In brief

What stands out about health in Marion

COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Marion

1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Marion runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Marion

60.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 13.6% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓

Smoking is more common in Marion

1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. 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 Michigan figure falls outside Marion’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Marion adults…

Marion runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

12 of every 100 Marion adults have COPD
Michigan: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 9.8–13.7%
Better than MIWorseAbout the sameMichigan
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Marion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.

80%Yearly checkupMI 80%
60%Dentist visitMI 68%
86%Cholesterol checkMI 87%
71%Colon screeningMI 69%
75%MammogramMI 77%
79%Taking BP medsMI 78%
1 in 13
working-age adults has no health insurance
Marion 7.7% · Michigan 1 in 14 (6.9%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan

Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.

Get no exercise 30.3%MI 24.9%
Sleep under 7 hours 34.8%MI 34.7%
Binge drink 15.4%MI 15.9%
Smoke cigarettes 19.2%MI 14.6%
0%10%20%30%40%
Marion, betterMarion, worseAbout the sameMichigan
Where Marion gets moving

0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve

Parks & trails →
Getting care

Care in and near Marion

No hospital or community health center in Marion itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERMunson Healthcare Cadillac HospitalCadillac · 16 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyMunson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital★★★★★ · 16.0 miDirections →
+Low-cost careBaldwin Family Health CareMc Bain · 7.3 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
7.3 mi
Baldwin Family Health Care
4 sites · nearest in Mc Bain
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
16 mi
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
Cadillac · ★★★★★
ER
23.1 mi
Farwell Health Center
Farwell · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
24.4 mi
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital
Reed City · not rated
ERRural critical access
26.7 mi
Mymichigan Medical Center Clare
Clare · ★★★★★
32.7 mi
Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital
Big Rapids · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Marion itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Marion itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Marion itself

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).

Mind & connection

How Marion adults are doing

About the same as Michigan on each measure.

1 in 3Marion adults feel lonely
33.5% · MI 32.4% · About the same as MI
1 in 4Marion adults lack social or emotional support
23.2% · MI 23.1% · About the same as MI
3 in 10Marion adults have been diagnosed with depression
29% · MI 25.7% · About the same as MI
1 in 5Marion adults are in frequent mental distress
19.8% · MI 17.6% · About the same as MI
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Marion adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 6
Marion adults worry about having enough food
18% · MI 15.4%
About the same as MI
1 in 8
Marion adults worry about keeping their housing
12.2% · MI 11.9%
About the same as MI
1 in 11
Marion adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
9.4% · MI 8.7%
About the same as MI
1 in 11
Marion adults lack reliable transportation
9.3% · MI 8.3%
About the same as MI

18.4% of Marion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.

Around town

Marion and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

38.7%

of Marion adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs18.4%
Thinking or memory17.7%
Hearing9.6%
Errands alone11.2%
Vision6.2%
Dressing or bathing5%
Michigan

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?

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in Cadillac, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Marion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.

Where can I get low-cost care near Marion?

1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care - Mcbain in Mc Bain, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.