Photo: Darrylpearson · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Marion is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
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; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Marion’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marion is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 55% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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 $62,788; among the 9,566 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
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.
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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.
Marion and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | C | 36.4% | 15.7% | 14.3% | CDC place |
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 (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marion
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marion is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas 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 | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%21.9–29.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.8–19 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%30.6–42.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.8–17.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33.9–41.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.3–42.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.8–30.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.1%5.9–8.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.3–16.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%11.8–17.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26.3–36 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.2–20 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%32.2–43.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.9%16.7–25.5 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%72.2–79.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.5%50.8–58.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.5–87.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.5–80.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63%58–67.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70%62–77.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.4–25.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.6%26.9–34.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21%19–23.2 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.6%15.8–19.6 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.8–11.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8%13.3–16.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.6–40.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.1–20.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%13.8–18.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.1–8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 4% | 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 Texas 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 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. 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 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 42.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marion?
Resolute Health Hospital in New Braunfels, 11.0 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.
How many people in Marion have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.7–25.5%), against 19.1% across Texas.
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 D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.