Franklin, IA

Iowa

Franklin is a small town in Iowa with a population of 135. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
135 Population 844/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $29,652 per capita
$116,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,500
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,500
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Franklin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population135
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans97.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$29,652
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$2,264M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation695 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+97.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband62.0%
Libraries5

Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Franklin receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Franklin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Franklin is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Franklin is $116,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 26.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Franklin has a population of 135 with a density of 844 people per square mile. The median age is 45.4 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

135
Total Population
844
People / sq mi
45.4yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%
Female 43.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Franklin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Franklin is $47,500, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Franklin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,500
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,652
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
IRS Avg AGI$68,118

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,061
County GDP$2,264M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare88
Retail108
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,062
16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Franklin is $116,500, 59% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,500
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$682
1 Bedroom$700
2 Bedrooms$919
3 Bedrooms$1,168
4 Bedrooms$1,542

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,062
16% above US avg
Effective Rate3.49%
In Franklin, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Franklin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death9,251/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access74.4%
Healthcare Facilities88

Crime Rates: Franklin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Franklin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall26.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation695 ft (212 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density844/sq mi
Coordinates40.6668°N, 91.5118°W
County FIPS19111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 62.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.9%
D 35%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+97.8%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density844/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access62.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities88
Restaurants83
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.3%

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