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Franklin, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
135
Population
844/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$29,652 per capita
$116,500
Home Value
$136,155 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
516
Violent Crime/100K
1,947 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
516 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 695 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6668°N, 91.5118°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.2").