Franklin Parish Health Data
Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Life expectancy and insurance gaps highest in state
Franklin residents live to just 71.0 years, the lowest life expectancy among these Louisiana parishes and nearly 8 years below the national average. At 9.4% uninsured, Franklin has the highest uninsured rate among these eight counties, directly impacting health outcomes.
Parish faces dual crisis of coverage and health
Franklin ranks among Louisiana's most challenged parishes on life expectancy, uninsured rate, and reported health status. The 27.4% poor/fair health rate signals widespread chronic disease and limited capacity for disease management.
Moderate primary care offset by mental health void
Franklin has 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—adequate for managing basic acute care—but only 187 mental health providers per 100,000, a critical gap. This imbalance leaves residents unable to address the psychological dimensions of chronic disease.
Uninsured rate creates daily barriers to treatment
One in eleven Franklin residents lacks insurance, making routine checkups unaffordable and pushing residents toward emergency department care for preventable conditions. Combined with limited mental health support, uninsured residents face cascading health consequences.
Coverage is your path to sustainable health
Franklin's 9.4% uninsured rate is the highest among these parishes—if you're uninsured, enrolling in Louisiana Medicaid or marketplace coverage through healthcare.gov can eliminate cost barriers to care. Mental health support is limited locally, but insurance ensures you can access care wherever available.
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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.