Franklin, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Morgan County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
554 Population 667/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $46,316 per capita
$103,300 Home Value $145,526 Zillow
$915 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,300 home value, $915/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$46,316 per capita
Home Value
$103,300
63% below
Zillow: $145,526
Median Rent
$915/mo
21% below
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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
88%
Home Value
37%
Rent
79%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Franklin residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,316. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 714 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklin is $103,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,526. Median rent is $915/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

23.4% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklin has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population554
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$46,316
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$2,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,300
Rent$915
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$145,526
Housing Units265
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,190/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation687 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Franklin was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.