At a Glance
Median Income
$46,278
$24,788 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
Zillow: $103,834
Median Rent
$861/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.6%
22.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franklin residents earn a median household income of $46,278 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,788. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,436 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,834. Median rent is $861/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
9.9% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,557
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density658/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,278
Per Capita$24,788
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$3,528M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$861
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$103,834
Housing Units3,199
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity48.6%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,601/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain65.3 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Franklin was founded in 1808.
The median home in Franklin was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.