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Franklin, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Simpson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,254
Population
680/sq mi density
$55,552
Median Income
$24,651 per capita
$170,400
Home Value
$243,755 Zillow
$1,034
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
2,767 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,552 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,400 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°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. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 680/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7180°N, 86.5576°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Simpson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").