Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Washington
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 78.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 9.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
155
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 17.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.1
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 | 35.4% | 34.2% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 29.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.9% | 26.2% | 24.1% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 12.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 19.6% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.7% | 68.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.8% | 62.5% | 57.3% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
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 Primary Care Access Significantly Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Franklin County, Washington.
Franklin County has 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio of 155 per 100,000 also trails the national median of 250. Related health reporting shows that 24.4% of residents characterize their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the 17% national average. The county's uninsured rate is 13.4%, compared to 9.0% for Washington and 10% for the country. Despite these figures, life expectancy in Franklin County is 78.9 years, slightly higher than the state average of 78.1 years and higher than the national average of 77 years. The data reflects specific differences in provider availability and insurance coverage compared to state and national norms. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
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.