Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.7 per 100K
Dentists
24.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.0
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 | 41.4% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Franklin County mental health provider ratio reaches 735
Health data brief for Franklin County, Illinois.
Franklin County has 735 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly triple the national median of 250 per 100,000. However, the life expectancy for county residents is 72.5 years, which is lower than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. About 20.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 35 per 100,000, which is half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 7.7%, exceeding the Illinois average of 6.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.