Photo: F Conrad · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Franklin is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Franklin trails Ohio on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Franklin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Franklin
Every town around Franklin scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Franklin’s C−, from Carlisle (C) to Springboro (A). Around town ↓
Dental care lags in Franklin
56.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Franklin
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Ohio figure falls outside Franklin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Franklin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Franklin is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #747 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 33% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Franklin’s median household income is $58,587; among the 8,533 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Franklin and the towns around it
Franklin’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | C− | 38.3% | 13.7% | 20.2% | CDC place |
| Carlisle | C | 36.3% | 13.6% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Clear Creek Township | B+ | 34% | 11.4% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Springboro | A | 32.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Franklin Township | C+ | 36.2% | 13.2% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Franklin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Franklin adults…
Franklin runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Franklin residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Franklin
1 community health center in Franklin, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ohio.
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.
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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.
14.8% of Franklin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Franklin adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Franklin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Franklin is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Franklin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Franklin | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%19.6–25.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.6 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.8–22.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%32.1–44.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.5–39.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.3–39.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.5–33.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.8%8.8–11 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.9%15.7–22.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.2%17.6–22.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29%24.8–33 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.2–20 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%33.1–44.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.7–11 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.5–81.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.4%52.9–60.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%81.2–85.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.5–81.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%57.3–66.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%64.8–79.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.4–30.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%27.7–38.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.1–25.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%13.9–19.8 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.6–14.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%7.9–10.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.7–10.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8%12.4–17.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%28.6–36.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.6–17.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%15–18.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.8–11 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Franklin
Is Franklin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Franklin is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #747 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Franklin?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 44.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Franklin?
Atrium Medical Center in Franklin, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Franklin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Franklin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–11%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 Franklin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Franklin.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.