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Franklin, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Heard County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
968
Population
301/sq mi density
$26,667
Median Income
$22,721 per capita
$353,100
Home Value
$249,999 Zillow
$537
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
721
Violent Crime/100K
2,884 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,667 median income, 0.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$353,100 home value, $537/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
721 violent crimes/100K (90% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 693 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2798°N, 85.0986°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Heard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.1").