Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Francisville is healthier than 33%
Francisville differs from Kentucky on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Francisville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Francisville
Against towns with similar incomes, Francisville’s lead shrinks
Francisville is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, but 33% of the 2,205 towns with similar household incomes ($120K–$199K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Francisville doesn’t win on
18.5% of adults binge drink, vs 14.2% across Kentucky, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Francisville is an active town
Only 16.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Francisville
Francisville runs below Kentucky on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.8% vs 10.2%), stroke (2.3% vs 4%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 8.2%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Kentucky figure falls outside Francisville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Francisville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Francisville is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #8 of 141 in Kentucky. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 94% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 47%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Francisville’s median household income is $159,371; among the 2,205 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($120K–$199K), it’s healthier than 33%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Francisville adults…
Francisville runs below KY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Francisville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Francisville
No hospital or community health center in Francisville 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 Francisville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Francisville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Francisville adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Francisville does better than Kentucky.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.5% of Francisville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Francisville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisville | A | 36.5% | 9.6% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Hebron | B− | 40.1% | 10.1% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Francisville adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Francisville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Francisville is better than Kentucky on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Francisville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Francisville | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%12–15.4 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.8–16 | 17.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%30.3–43.1 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.3–11.1 | 13.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%27.8–35.7 | 38.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%28.3–36.9 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.4–27.8 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.2–12.7 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.8%14–19.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.2–22.1 | 14.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%31–42.9 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.8%3.1–4.8 | 5.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.1–81.5 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%66.5–73.2 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%85.9–90 | 84.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%74.7–81.6 | 81.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.2–72.5 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.5–83.9 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.3–28.6 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.2–23.4 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 15.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.7–30.8 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.4 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kentucky figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Francisville
Is Francisville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Francisville is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #8 of 141 in Kentucky. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Francisville?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 43.1%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Francisville?
St. Elizabeth Florence in Florence, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Francisville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Francisville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.1–4.8%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Francisville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Francisville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.