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Franklin, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
413
Population
1,215/sq mi density
$80,000
Median Income
$51,118 per capita
$187,100
Home Value
$179,512 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
186
Violent Crime/100K
1,776 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,100 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,236 ft (377 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3408°N, 75.1680°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Otsego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albert S Nader Regional (ONH) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").