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Franklin, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Macon County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
899
Population
60/sq mi density
$83,480
Median Income
$35,183 per capita
$75,300
Home Value
$92,554 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,029
Violent Crime/100K
5,349 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$83,480 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,300 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,029 violent crimes/100K (171% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 386 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4527°N, 85.7854°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Macon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.8").