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Franklin, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,610 Population 981/sq mi density
$176,571 Median Income $123,132 per capita
$696,700 Home Value $867,371 Zillow
$3,175 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,102 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$176,571 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$696,700 home value, $3,175/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation796 ft (243 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density981/sq mi
Coordinates42.5188°N, 83.3030°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyOakland County County
Nearest AirportOakland County International (PTK)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 36.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 111 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 51 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 149 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 82 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 94 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 126 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 108 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 85 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 109 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 75 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 44 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 102 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 82 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

372 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 170 fatalities, 1,931 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 79 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 10 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 18
May 8, 1964 EF4 42 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 35 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 62 km 3
May 12, 1956 EF4 31 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 85 km 4
May 21, 1953 EF4 73 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 78 km 1
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 14 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 34 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in

Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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