Home Value $83,300

70% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.4%

1% higher than US avg

Unemployment 6.7%

86% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 30.8%

148% higher than US avg

How Franklin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population155

Median Age35.2 yrs

Density674/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans2.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$11,796

Unemployment6.7%

Poverty30.8%

Commute25 min

Housing

Home Value$83,300

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units51

Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity32.4%

Uninsured8.2%

Smoking16.0%

Depression24.6%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A

AQI41 (Good)

Sunny Days297/yr

Elevation778 ft (237 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+38.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.83

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute25 min

Broadband37.0%

Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Franklin receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Franklin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 30.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Franklin is $83,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Franklin has a population of 155 with a density of 674 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

155

Total Population

674

People / sq mi

35.2yrs

Median Age

10% below US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%

Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Franklin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Franklin is N/A. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Franklin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$11,796

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	6.7%
	86% above US avg
Poverty Rate	30.8%
	148% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.5 min
Drive Alone	97.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Franklin is $83,300, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$83,300
	70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$955
1 Bedroom	$995
2 Bedrooms	$1,218
3 Bedrooms	$1,568
4 Bedrooms	$1,812

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	91.9%
Housing Units	51
Median Year Built	1980

Property Tax

In Franklin, 32.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. 16.0% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 27.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Franklin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.4%
	1% above US avg
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	31.9%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	6.7%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.0%
	14% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.5%
Physical Inactivity	27.4%
Depression	24.6%
Mental Distress	17.7%
Physical Distress	12.9%
Short Sleep	38.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.3%
Uninsured	8.2%
	5% below US avg
Checkup Rate	76.0%
Dental Visits	59.2%

Food & Exercise

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 37.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	38.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.83

C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	674/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	37.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.5 min
Drive Alone	97.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Franklin, MO

How Franklin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Franklin vs U.S. Average

Income: Franklin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Franklin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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