Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.7%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 | 32.4% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.6% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.0% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.5% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 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 Uninsured Rate Significantly Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Franklin County, Florida.
The uninsured rate in Franklin County stands at 19.7%, which is higher than the Florida average of 14.4% and nearly double the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 75.1 years, a figure lower than the state average of 75.8 and the national average of 77 years. Access to healthcare is limited, with 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 103 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 250. Additionally, 20.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.