Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
211
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.8 per 100K
Dentists
13.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.5
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 8.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.6 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 Lower Uninsured Rate Than State
Health data brief for Franklin County, Kentucky.
Franklin County’s uninsured rate is 6.5%, placing it below both the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. The county’s life expectancy is 73.0 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Regarding clinical access, the county has 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 211 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. Approximately 18.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly above 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.