Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
11.6%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 | 26.1% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 8.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 27.9% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 25.1% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.1% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 20.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 79.3% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.3% | 69.6% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.4% | 82.9% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 34.8% | 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 low rate of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Franklin County, Massachusetts.
Only 11.6% of Franklin County residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. The county also recorded a 2.6% uninsured rate, which is lower than the 3.0% state average and the 10% national average. Mental health provider access is 973 per 100,000 residents, nearly four times the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 63 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 79.3 years, which is longer than the national average of 77 years but slightly lower than the state average of 79.7 years. These data points illustrate the reported health status and clinical service availability in the county. 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.