Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Ohio
Health Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
464
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Franklin County, Ohio
Franklin County's life expectancy tops U.S. average
At 75.5 years, Franklin County residents live nearly 1.5 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.1 years, though they match the national median closely. The county's 17.7% poor/fair health rate sits below the national average, reflecting a relatively healthy population despite urban healthcare challenges.
Franklin leads Ohio's life expectancy race
Franklin County's 75.5-year life expectancy exceeds Ohio's state average of 74.8 years, placing it among the state's healthier counties. With 17.7% reporting poor or fair health—better than the state's typical outcomes—the county shows strength in overall population health metrics.
Urban advantage: Franklin vs. surrounding counties
Franklin County's 75.5-year life expectancy outpaces most neighbors, including Hamilton County (75.5 years) and Hancock County (76.1 years), though it lags slightly behind Fulton County's 76.4 years. The county provides stronger primary care density (102 per 100K) than many rural neighbors, supporting its urban healthcare infrastructure.
Uninsured rate rising in Franklin County
Franklin County's 8.2% uninsured rate exceeds Ohio's state average of 7.5%, meaning roughly 1 in 12 county residents lack health coverage. The county does maintain solid mental health provider access at 464 per 100K, though primary care availability at 102 per 100K leaves room for expansion.
Check your coverage options in Franklin County
With 8.2% of Franklin County residents uninsured, now is the time to explore available health insurance plans through the healthcare marketplace or county programs. Contact your local health department or visit healthcare.gov to find affordable coverage options tailored to your family's needs.
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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.