Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
353
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.9
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 | 40.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 7.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Franklin County Mental Health Provider Availability Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Franklin County, New York.
Mental health providers are available in Franklin County at a rate of 353 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In other health metrics, the county reports a life expectancy of 77.3 years, which is just below the New York state average of 77.9 years but slightly above the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.1%, higher than the state average of 5.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 53 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures represent the documented health landscape of Franklin County. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.