Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Marion is healthier than 64%
Marion trails Montana on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marion
COPD and stroke run high in Marion
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 7% across Montana. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Marion runs above Montana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Marion is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Marion is healthier than 46%. Against the 9,976 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 64%. Health Grade ↓
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 Montana figure falls outside Marion’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Marion’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marion is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 68% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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’s median household income is $65,250; among the 9,976 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 64%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Marion adults…
Marion runs above MT on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
How Marion adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
3 in 10 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Marion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Marion and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | B− | 33.9% | 11.5% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Little Bitterroot Lake | — | — | — | — |
Little Bitterroot Lake: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marion
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marion is better than Montana on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Montana figure falls inside Marion’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marion | MT | U.S. | vs MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%18.7–25.3 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.2–18.5 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.3–19.6 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%29.4–38.5 | 31.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.9–38.3 | 31.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32.4–38.9 | 32.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.6%29.6–35.6 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%6.9–9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%7.9–11 | 7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.3%15.9–22.9 | 12.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.2–19.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.2–27 | 20.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.9–21.2 | 20.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%28.9–37.2 | 31.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8–12.8 | 9.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%68.7–75.1 | 72.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.8%56.5–63 | 63.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83%80.6–85.1 | 82.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.1–78.3 | 73.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%59.4–67.7 | 63.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%63.4–76.5 | 74.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.3–28.5 | 24.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%25.9–33.6 | 30.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19–25.5 | 21.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%10.6–16.1 | 11.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.5–12.2 | 9.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7–9.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%7.9–12.5 | 8.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.7–39.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13–17.9 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.3–17.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5.2 | 3.5% | 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 Montana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Marion
Is Marion a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marion is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marion?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 38.5%, against 31.4% across Montana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marion?
Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Marion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marion have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.8%), against 9.3% across Montana.
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 more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Montana 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.