Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Georgia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Franklin County, Georgia
Franklin County faces significant health gaps
At 72.1 years, Franklin County residents live more than 6 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 21.8% poor or fair health rate substantially exceeds the national average of 18%, indicating widespread health challenges.
Among Georgia's lowest life expectancies
Franklin County's 72.1-year life expectancy falls 1.2 years short of Georgia's 73.3-year average, placing it among the state's most vulnerable counties. The health disparity signals systemic challenges in access, prevention, and care quality.
Struggling worse than surrounding counties
Franklin County's 72.1-year life expectancy ranks below Floyd County (72.6 years) and Gordon County (73.1 years). With just 34 primary care providers per 100K—the lowest among neighboring counties—residents face significant barriers to preventive healthcare.
Uninsured and undersupported
Franklin County has the highest uninsured rate among these eight counties at 17.4%, nearly 2.4 percentage points above Georgia's average. The scarcity of primary care (34 per 100K) and mental health providers (73 per 100K) compounds access challenges for vulnerable residents.
Health coverage is within reach
With 17.4% uninsured, Franklin County needs urgent action—visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find affordable coverage. Many residents qualify for Medicaid or marketplace subsidies that reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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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.