Franklin County Health Data

Franklin County, Illinois

Health Score

41/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.5 yr

State avg 76.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

State avg 6.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

35

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

735

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Franklin County, Illinois

Significant life expectancy shortfall

Franklin County residents live to just 72.5 years, falling 3.9 years behind the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 20.8% reporting poor or fair health—among the highest in Illinois—the county faces urgent health challenges.

State's lowest life expectancy

At 72.5 years, Franklin County's life expectancy trails Illinois's state average by 3.5 years, ranking among the state's worst. The 7.7% uninsured rate exceeds the state average, limiting access to preventive and chronic care.

Significant gap from peer counties

Franklin County's 72.5-year life expectancy falls well below neighboring Gallatin County (72.6), Fulton County (74.9), and Fayette County (77.0). The disparity suggests systemic health and socioeconomic barriers requiring targeted intervention.

Sparse primary care, high uninsured rate

Just 35 primary care providers serve every 100K Franklin County residents, limiting routine care access, while 7.7% lack insurance—above state average. However, 735 mental health providers per 100K indicate substantial psychiatric capacity for a county of its size.

Coverage is the first step

Franklin County residents face the state's steepest health challenges; securing insurance opens doors to preventive care, medications, and early treatment. Reach out to Healthcare.gov, Medicaid, or a local community health center to begin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Franklin County, IL?
Franklin County has a health score of 41/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #100 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Franklin County?
Life expectancy in Franklin County is 72.5 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Franklin County below the state average.
How does Franklin County health compare to the Illinois average?
Franklin County's health score of 41/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 72.5 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Franklin County?
Key health factors for Franklin County include: life expectancy (72.5 years), uninsured rate (7.7%), and primary care physician access (35:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 735:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Franklin County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 41/100 ("Below Average"), Franklin County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.5 years. 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Franklin County?
Franklin County's health score of 41/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.