Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Vermont
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
State avg 5.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
302
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.6%
State avg 13.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.6 per 100K
Dentists
7.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.0
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 | 36.4% | 30.4% | 37.6% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 7.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 28.0% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 12.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% | 19.1% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 72.7% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.2% | 67.0% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 75.8% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.6% | 31.2% | 37.3% | 2.4 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 Reports 12.6 Percent Poor Health Rate
Health data brief for Franklin County, Vermont.
In Franklin County, 12.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. The life expectancy for the county is 77.6 years, higher than the national average of 77 years but lower than the Vermont average of 78.2 years. Primary care provider availability is 68 per 100,000 residents, close to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 302 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 4.9%, compared to the state average of 5.1% and the national average of 10%. 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.