Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.0
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 | 40.9% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Franklin County Reports Low Primary Care Ratios
Health data brief for Franklin County, Iowa.
Franklin County reports 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 and the provider availability in many other Iowa counties. The county also records 30 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in Franklin County is 75.9 years, compared to the Iowa state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.7%, which is higher than the state average of 5.7% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health status, slightly higher than the national rate of 17%. 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.