For pre-formatted natality & mortality data please see Vital Statistics Reports (VSR).

For other health data resources please see the Health Data & Info section.

Health Care
Marion County had 10.4 licensed nursing home beds per 100 persons in 1999, compared with the state average of 5.5 per 100 persons. In 1999, the number of physicians in the county per 10,000 persons was 4.5, compared to the state average of 19.3. For more community indicators, please go to OASIS .

History*

Marion County was created in 1827. Georgia's 72nd county was named for the Revolutionary War hero General Francis Marion. Known as the "Swamp Fox," Marion campaigned successfully against the British in South Carolina.

The county seat, and only incorporated municipality, is Buena Vista. Originally known as Pea Ridge, the city was renamed in honor of a famous battle in the Mexican War.

Buena Vista is hoping to become the next Branson, Missouri. It is home to such attractions as the Silver Moon Music Barn, the Elvis Collection Museum, the National Country Music Museum, and the Front Porch Music Hall.