Franklin city Health Data
Franklin city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
66.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
66.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
252
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Franklin city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin city nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Franklin City Primary Care Availability Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Franklin city, Virginia.
Primary care provider availability in Franklin city stands at 110 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. The city also features 252 mental health providers per 100,000 people, closely matching the national median of 250. However, life expectancy in the city is 66.7 years, which is shorter than the state figure of 75.1 years and the national average of roughly 77 years. Approximately 23.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, more frequent than the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate in the city is 7.2%, compared to 7.9% for the state of Virginia and 10% for the United States. These figures describe the current health landscape and professional resource levels within the city. 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.