Franklin Furnace, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Greenup County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,511 Population 640/sq mi density
$60,306 Median Income $24,401 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $180,717 Zillow
$599 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,306 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $599/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin Furnace, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,306
20% below
$24,401 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
59% below
Zillow: $180,717
Median Rent
$599/mo
48% below
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Franklin Furnace Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Franklin Furnace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
41%
Rent
52%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklin Furnace a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Franklin Furnace residents earn a median household income of $60,306 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,401. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 788 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklin Furnace is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,717. Median rent is $599/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

19.5% of adults in Franklin Furnace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklin Furnace has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,511
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density640/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,306
Per Capita$24,401
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$599
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$180,717
Housing Units685
Rent Burden16.9%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,737/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation546 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Franklin Furnace was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.