Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 | 40.6% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 14.6% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.7% | 43.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.7% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.3% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better 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 Reports Limited Mental Health Provider Availability
Health data brief for Franklin County, Mississippi.
Franklin County has 26 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate approximately one-tenth of the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is also low at 13 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 71.5 years, which is longer than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.8%, nearly matching the state average of 13.9% and exceeding the 10% national average. Furthermore, 24.8% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than 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.