Franklin, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
356
Population
1,271/sq mi density
$14,738
Median Income
$9,718 per capita
$245
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$14,738 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,105 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4989°N, 79.0516°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Garrett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.13 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (2.4").