Franklin Parish Health Data
Franklin Parish, Louisiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
187
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 24.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.3
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 Parish differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Franklin Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 42.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.7% | 41.2% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.4% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.8% | 53.1% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin Parish | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.8% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin Parish 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 Parish Life Expectancy Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
Life expectancy in Franklin Parish is 71.0 years, the lowest among several neighboring parishes and below the Louisiana state average of 72.5 years. This figure is six years shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the parish is 9.4%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Primary care provider availability stands at 56 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider ratios are also below national norms, with 187 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 27.4% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. 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.