Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 | 39.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 53.8% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratios Low in Franklin County
Health data brief for Franklin County, Georgia.
Franklin County has 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio for mental health providers is 73 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 72.1 years, shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. In Franklin, 17.4% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. About 21.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of current health and provider data for the county as reported by federal agencies. 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.