Franklin, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
513
Population
508/sq mi density
$54,904
Median Income
$29,850 per capita
$84,800
Home Value
$167,820 Zillow
$883
Median Rent
39.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,904 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, $883/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5306°N, 94.8841°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Renville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").