At a Glance
Home Value
$83,300
Zillow: $252,325
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
38.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
16.0% smoking rate
How Franklin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Franklin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,325. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
0.0% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
38.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density674/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$11,796
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty30.8%
Housing
Home Value$83,300
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$252,325
Housing Units51
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation778 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+38.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband40.5%
EV Stations6
Did You Know?
The median home in Franklin was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (45 miles).
31.0% of the population has a disability.