Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Massachusetts
Health Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 79.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.6%
State avg 3.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
973
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Franklin exceeds national health standards
Franklin County's 79.3-year life expectancy approaches the U.S. average of 79.5, while its 11.6% poor/fair health rate significantly beats the national 17.8%. Residents enjoy relatively good health outcomes and fewer chronic disease burdens than most Americans.
Middle-tier health within Massachusetts
Franklin County's 79.3-year life expectancy trails Massachusetts' 79.7-year average by just 0.4 years, ranking in the upper-middle of state counties. Its 11.6% poor/fair health rate places it among the healthiest in the state.
Healthier than Berkshire, comparable to Barnstable
Franklin's 79.3-year life expectancy exceeds Berkshire (77.7 years) but trails Hampshire (80.2 years) and Dukes (83.1 years). Its 11.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among the lowest statewide, comparable to Barnstable's 11.9%.
Excellent mental health, limited primary care
Franklin County boasts 973 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the second-highest statewide—but offers only 63 primary care providers per 100,000. At 2.6% uninsured, Franklin achieves near-universal coverage, among the state's best rates.
Stay covered for continued wellness
Franklin County's 2.6% uninsured rate—the lowest statewide—means just 2,600 residents likely lack coverage. Maintain or secure your health insurance to sustain the county's strong health outcomes.
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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.