Photo: SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Franklin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Franklin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Franklin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Franklin
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Franklin
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.6% across Georgia. In all, Franklin runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Franklin adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Franklin
51.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Georgia figure falls outside Franklin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Franklin adults…
Franklin runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Franklin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Franklin
No hospital or community health center in Franklin itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Franklin; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Franklin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Franklin runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Franklin adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.2% of Franklin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Franklin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Franklin adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Franklin
Why doesn’t Franklin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Franklin.
What hospital is closest to Franklin?
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Franklin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Franklin.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Georgia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.