Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Marion is healthier than 55%
Marion trails Wisconsin on 6 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
Dental care lags in Marion
61.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 12.7% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Marion
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Marion
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Marion is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Marion is healthier than 35%. Against the 9,065 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 55%. 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 Wisconsin 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 35% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 23%).
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 $60,521; among the 9,065 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 55%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Marion adults…
Marion runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Marion residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
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).
How Marion adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin 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.
14.5% of Marion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Marion and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marion adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs 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 Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Wisconsin 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 | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.3–23.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.8–18.9 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%32.2–45.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.3–14.8 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.4–40 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.5–40.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%27.2–33.5 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%6.8–9.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.3–15.3 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.7–19.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%25.2–34.8 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20%16.8–23.4 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%29.1–40.5 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%6.9–11.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74–80.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.5%58–65.1 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.6–87 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.1–81.6 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.4–70.6 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%70.5–83.6 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.3–27.2 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%26–34.8 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.5–24 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%10.7–16.1 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.4–12 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%4.9–6.8 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%11.8–17.4 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%29.2–38 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.4–18.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.5–16.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8–10.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Wisconsin 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 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ 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 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 45.1%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marion?
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano in Shawano, 15.6 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 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–11.2%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin 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.