Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
157
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 | 39.3% | 39.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.9 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 Uninsured Rate Aligns With National Level
Health data brief for Franklin County, Missouri.
In Franklin County, 10.2% of residents are uninsured, a rate that is lower than the Missouri state figure of 12.5% and nearly matches the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, slightly higher than the state measure of 74.3 years but lower than the national expectation of 77 years. Local health surveys indicate that 16.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is consistent with the national figure of 17%. Data regarding medical professionals shows 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 70. For mental health services, the county has 157 providers per 100,000 people, trailing the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.