Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.1
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Franklin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 41.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.9% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.2% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Franklin County Mental Health Provider Ratio Among Region's Lowest
Health data brief for Franklin County, Alabama.
The mental health provider ratio in Franklin County is 16 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Access to primary care also differs from national benchmarks, with 41 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a median of 70. The county's uninsured rate is 13.7%, which is higher than the Alabama average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Reports of poor or fair health come from 25.5% of the population, exceeding the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.5 years, which is lower than both the state average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.