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Franklin, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
513 Population 508/sq mi density
$54,904 Median Income $29,850 per capita
$84,800 Home Value $165,267 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 39.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
215 Violent Crime/100K 2,898 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,904 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, $883/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density508/sq mi
Coordinates44.5306°N, 94.8841°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRenville County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 37.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience88.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 53 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 689 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 80 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 75 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 83 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF4 94 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 56 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 57 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 63 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 44 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 59 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LINCOLN WPA RX (575 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in

Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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