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Franklin, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
155 Population 674/sq mi density
$83,300 Home Value $252,325 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
301 Violent Crime/100K 5,176 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
301 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density674/sq mi
Coordinates38.4021°N, 91.0841°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 40 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 147 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 66 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 146 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 140 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 38 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 62 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 53 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 136 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 59 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 121 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 83 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 149 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 112 km
Nov 5, 1996 11 km SW of Marquand, Missouri M2.7 136 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 62 km
Jun 16, 1993 2 km SE of Longtown, Missouri M2.7 143 km
Oct 26, 1998 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri M2.7 149 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 75 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,046 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 88 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 50 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 80 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 56 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 45 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 15 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 98 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 27 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 98 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 54 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 81 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 50 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 96 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 77 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 77 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 49 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 78 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,090 99 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 66 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 66 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 41 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 51 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 100 km
2023 MERRILL HOLLOW RX 1,641 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 71 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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