Healthcare in Franklin, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.7%
Arthritis
29.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.7 mi
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Girard Medical Center | 10.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cox Barton County Hospital | 23.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Franklin has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.