Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 12.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.2
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 | 38.3% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse 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
Primary care provider ratio in Franklin County among the region's lowest
Health data brief for Franklin County, North Carolina.
Franklin County reports 13 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio also sits at 140 per 100,000, below the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 76.3 years, which is nearly two years longer than the state average of 74.4 years but still below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.9% of residents report poor or fair health, nearly matching the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Franklin is 12.7%, just above the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Franklin County, North Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Franklin County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.