Where 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
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Franklin
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (15.3%), more than twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (15%), more than twice the Maryland rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 3.4% across Maryland. In all, Franklin runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Franklin adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.7%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Franklin, and more people treating it
55% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 85.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. 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 Maryland figure falls outside Franklin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Franklin adults…
Franklin runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Franklin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
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
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 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.
14.6% of Franklin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Franklin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westernport | D | 37.8% | 14.4% | 20% | CDC place |
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 (Maryland 26.4%). 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?
Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Franklin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Franklin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Laurel Medical Center Westernport in Westernport, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Franklin.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maryland 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.