Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Idaho
Health Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Franklin County, Idaho
Franklin County leads on longevity
Franklin County residents live to 78.9 years, topping Idaho's 77.5-year state average and the U.S. life expectancy of roughly 76 years. Only 18.0% report poor or fair health, a solid rate that reflects strong population wellness.
Idaho's longest-living county
Franklin County's 78.9-year life expectancy ranks among Idaho's very best, paired with an 18.0% poor/fair health rate near the state middle. The county demonstrates that rural Idaho communities can achieve above-average health outcomes.
Outpaces regional health metrics
Franklin County's 78.9-year life expectancy exceeds all regional neighbors: Custer (78.7), Fremont (77.7), and Gooding (76.4). Its 18.0% poor/fair health rate also outperforms Gooding (21.9%) and is competitive with healthier peers.
Low uninsured rate, sparse primary care
Franklin County's 10.1% uninsured rate beats Idaho's 11.7% average, but only 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents serve the population. With 58 mental health providers per 100,000, residents have modest behavioral health capacity for a rural county.
Maintain your health coverage
Franklin County leads Idaho on insurance enrollment with just 10.1% uninsured, but those without coverage should act quickly. Check healthcare.gov, contact local health departments, or explore Medicaid to ensure continuous access to the primary care your county needs more of.
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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.