At a Glance
Median Income
$14,738
$9,718 per capita
Median Rent
$245/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
68.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
79.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franklin residents earn a median household income of $14,738 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $9,718. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 79.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Franklin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
5.0% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
68.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population356
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density1,271/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$14,738
Per Capita$9,718
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty79.1%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$245
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$85,487
Housing Units83
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,105 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+68.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Franklin was built in 1981.
45.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
86.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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