Nebraska
Franklin is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 908. Residents earn $51,121 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Franklin receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Franklin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Franklin is $51,121, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Franklin is $93,800, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $492 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches, including 18.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,121 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,156 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $787 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,914 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 131 |
| County GDP | $125M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $93,800 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,002 |
| Census Median Rent | $492 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Studio | $666 |
| 1 Bedroom | $732 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $961 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,187 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,284 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.7% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,659/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.5 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,861 ft (567 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0965°N, 98.9514°W |
| County FIPS | 31061 |
Winner: Republican by 69.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.55 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 917/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |