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Franklin, KY
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Franklin, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Franklin residents earn a median household income of $55,552 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,651. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin is $170,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,755. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Franklin reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,767/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.