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Franklin, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Macon County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,221
Population
854/sq mi density
$43,991
Median Income
$27,002 per capita
$190,600
Home Value
$293,498 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
385
Violent Crime/100K
6,107 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$43,991 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
385 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1794°N, 83.3807°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Macon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0400 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (4.2").