Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
249
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.4
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 | 40.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.1% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.2% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better 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 provider ratio
Health data brief for Franklin County, Kansas.
Franklin County has 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70. The county reports an uninsured rate of 8.8%, which is lower than both the national average of 10% and the Kansas state average of 11.5%. Health status indicators show that 13.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the region is 75.0 years, slightly shorter than the state average of 75.4 years and shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, there are 249 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is consistent with the national median of 250. These data points provide a summary of health access and outcomes for the county. Explore state-level data.
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.