At a Glance
Median Income
$54,500
$34,551 per capita
Home Value
$78,800
Zillow: $160,064
Violent Crime
93/100K
2,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Franklin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Franklin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franklin residents earn a median household income of $54,500 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,551. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin is $78,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,064. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Franklin reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,239/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population242
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,500
Per Capita$34,551
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$390M
Avg Weekly Wage$800
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,800
Rent
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$160,064
Housing Units94
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property2,239/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation570 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Franklin was built in 1971.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.