Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.5%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.8
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 | 35.8% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.4% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Franklin County Life Expectancy Exceeds Tennessee State Average
Health data brief for Franklin County, Tennessee.
Life expectancy in Franklin County is 73.8 years. This is higher than the Tennessee state mark of 72.4 years but remains lower than the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 10.3%, which is lower than the state level of 11.9% and nearly matches the national figure of 10%. Records show that 22.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national statistic of 17%. Medical provider data indicates 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 63 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Nationally, those medians are 70 and 250 respectively. These figures are reported verbatim from the CDC and NPPES data sets. 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.