Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
324
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 104.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.5
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 | 35.2% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 30.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 30.1% | 28.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 78.2% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 61.5% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.0% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Franklin County Primary Care Availability Above National Median
Health data brief for Franklin County, Maine.
Franklin County reports 104 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is notably higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. There are 324 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which also exceeds the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 76.2 years, slightly below the state average of 76.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9%, lower than the Maine average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. About 14.5% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is lower than the national average of 17%. 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.