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Franklin, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Izard County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
242 Population 114/sq mi density
$54,500 Median Income $34,551 per capita
$78,800 Home Value $160,064 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
93 Violent Crime/100K 2,239 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,500 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,500
27% below
$34,551 per capita
Home Value
$78,800
72% below
Zillow: $160,064
Violent Crime
93/100K
75% below
2,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
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)

Income
73%
Home Value
28%
Poverty
184%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
25%
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.