Franklin County
KentuckyFIPS 21073
Pop. 51,5411 HospitalSVI 0.63RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Franklin County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.1% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.6% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.5% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.7 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,856.056 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
27
Primary Care Physicians
52.3 per 100k
73
NPs & PAs
141.4 per 100k
43
Dentists
130
Hospital Beds
2.5 per 1,000
$14,903.96
Medicare Per Capita
2193.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Franklin's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.63
Socioeconomic Status0.43
Household Composition & Disability0.83
Minority Status & Language0.51
Housing Type & Transportation0.69
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Franklin County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Regional Medical Center | Frankfort | 173 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.