Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
138
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Franklin leads Pennsylvania in life expectancy
Franklin County residents live 77.2 years on average—1.1 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.1 years—placing the county among America's healthier communities. Just 18.3% report poor or fair health, below the 17.9% national average, reflecting strong preventive care and chronic disease management.
Franklin ranks among state's healthiest
At 77.2 years, Franklin's life expectancy tops Pennsylvania's 76.4-year average by 0.8 years, ranking it among the state's health leaders. This advantage suggests effective primary care, engaged residents, and lower poverty rates that support better health outcomes across the lifespan.
Franklin outpaces all comparison counties
Franklin County's 77.2-year life expectancy is the highest among all eight counties in this analysis, topping the next-best peer (Huntingdon at 77.0 years) by two months. With 61 primary care providers per 100K and 138 mental health providers per 100K, Franklin offers solid healthcare infrastructure that supports its superior health profile.
Good coverage, but higher uninsured rate
Franklin's 8.5% uninsured rate is the highest among the eight counties and exceeds Pennsylvania's 7.0% average, despite the county's overall health strength. With 61 primary care providers per 100K, the county has decent—though not exceptional—routine care capacity, suggesting some residents may face access challenges.
Franklin residents: close that coverage gap
Even in a healthy county, uninsured residents miss preventive care and face bankruptcy from medical bills; Franklin's 8.5% uninsured rate (roughly 14,000 people) deserves attention. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, Marketplace, and employer options—your covered status could mean better health tomorrow.
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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.