Franklin, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Franklin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
908 Population 917/sq mi density
$51,121 Median Income $34,156 per capita
$93,800 Home Value $137,302 Zillow
$492 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,121 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $492/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,121
32% below
$34,156 per capita
Home Value
$93,800
67% below
Zillow: $137,302
Median Rent
$492/mo
58% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
33%
Rent
42%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Franklin residents earn a median household income of $51,121 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,156. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 131 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklin is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,302. Median rent is $492/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

14.9% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population908
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density917/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,121
Per Capita$34,156
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$125M
Avg Weekly Wage$787

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent$492
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$137,302
Housing Units483
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,861 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute17 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Franklin was founded in 1871.
The median home in Franklin was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.