Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Tennessee
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Franklin County, Tennessee
Franklin exceeds national health benchmarks
Franklin County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 73.8 years, just 2.2 years below the U.S. average of 76 years, reflecting stronger-than-average health outcomes. The county's poor or fair health rate of 22.5% is notably better than the national average, indicating a healthier population overall.
A top performer within Tennessee
Franklin County surpasses Tennessee's average life expectancy of 72.4 years by 1.4 years, placing it among the state's healthier counties. At 10.3%, its uninsured rate also beats the state average of 11.9%.
Leading the region in health metrics
Franklin County's 73.8-year life expectancy exceeds all nearby counties, including Giles (71.6 years) and Gibson (70.3 years). With 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Franklin also boasts stronger provider access than its regional neighbors.
Good access pairs with low uninsured rates
Only 10.3% of Franklin County residents lack insurance—among the lowest in the region—while 56 primary care providers and 63 mental health providers per 100,000 ensure robust care availability. This combination of coverage and access supports the county's relatively strong health outcomes.
Keep your family covered
With 90% of Franklin County already insured, maintaining coverage is key to sustaining the county's health gains. Review your current plan annually at healthcare.gov to ensure it meets your family's evolving 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.