Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.8
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 | 35.9% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 16.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.6% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.0% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 33.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Franklin County Mental Health Provider Ratio Well Below National Median
Health data brief for Franklin County, Idaho.
Franklin County reports 58 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is less than a quarter of the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also has a primary care provider ratio of 34 per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.9 years, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.0% of adults in Franklin County report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 10.1%, matching the national average and sitting below the Idaho state average of 11.7%. These statistics provide a perspective on health professional density and resident outcomes. Check national mental health provider statistics.
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.