Health Profile of Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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A
Franklin Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Franklin | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.5% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Franklin is 81.4 years, about 6.6 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 5.5%, lower than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.5% of residents, lower than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,796 residents in Franklin are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,245 433 men · 812 women
- 75–84 2,782 1,039 men · 1,743 women
- 65–74 4,702 2,120 men · 2,582 women
- 50–64 12,067 5,778 men · 6,288 women
Younger residents
14,758 residents in Franklin are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,779 2,425 boys · 2,354 girls
- 7–12 4,211 2,122 boys · 2,089 girls
- 3–7 3,242 1,616 boys · 1,627 girls
- 0–3 2,526 1,305 boys · 1,221 girls
About 2,087 residents in Franklin (3.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Franklin | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.0% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Franklin is about 40% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of diabetes in Franklin is about 35% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of obesity in Franklin is about 21% lower than in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Franklin | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.8% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.0% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Franklin is about 45% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Franklin is about 37% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of binge drinking in Franklin is about 17% higher than in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,938 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 769,322 minutes a day and 280.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Franklin is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.56 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Franklin | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.97 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Franklin is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Franklin, TN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Franklin, TN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TN | 65,220 | 81.4 yrs #2/2 | 5.5% #2/2 | 30.0% #2/2 |
| Brentwood, TN | 44,549 | 81.6 yrs | 3.1% | 28.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Franklin, Tennessee has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Tennessee, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Franklin, Tennessee.
What is the health grade for Franklin, Tennessee?
Franklin, Tennessee has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Franklin, Tennessee?
People in Franklin, Tennessee can expect to live 81.4 years on average, 6.6 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Franklin, Tennessee?
5.5% of residents in Franklin, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 4.6 points below the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
How common is obesity in Franklin, Tennessee?
30.0% of adults in Franklin, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 7.9 points below the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Franklin, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,938 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 769,322 minutes a day and 280.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Franklin is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.56 lifetimes a year.
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