Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.0%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
5.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.6
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 | 39.8% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.7% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 70.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.6% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Franklin County reports 23 mental health providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Franklin County, Arkansas.
Franklin County reports 23 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also has 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is exactly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in Franklin County is 72.3 years, which matches the Arkansas state average but is lower than the national average of 77 years. About 26.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Franklin County is 9.5%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 9.9% and the national rate of 10%. 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.