Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 101.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 | 33.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.6% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.8 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
Mental Health Provider Density High in Franklin County
Health data brief for Franklin County, Ohio.
Franklin County reports a mental health provider ratio of 464 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider availability sits alongside a primary care provider ratio of 102 per 100,000, which also surpasses the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, slightly longer than the Ohio state average of 74.8 years but shorter than the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 17.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate nearly identical to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 8.2%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but lower than the national average of 10%. These figures reflect local clinical resource availability and general health status as recorded in federal datasets. 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.