Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.4 per 100K
Dentists
1.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.3
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
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
Franklin County Uninsured Rate Higher Than Pennsylvania State Average
Health data brief for Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Franklin County reports an uninsured rate of 8.5%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 7.0%, although it remains lower than the 10% national average. This metric represents a point of divergence from broader state insurance trends. Life expectancy in the county is 77.2 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 18.3%, compared to a 17% national average. Clinician density includes 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 138 per 100,000, also lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
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.