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Franklin, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County
Franklin, LA
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 $46,278 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,788. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% 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 $95,399. 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.
Safety & Crime
Franklin reports 729 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,266/100K. The murder rate is 13.5/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.