Franklin, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Warren County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,670 Population 1,238/sq mi density
$58,134 Median Income $31,686 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $267,299 Zillow
$976 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
189 Violent Crime/100K 2,500 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,134 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $976/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²)
Population Density1,238/sq mi
Coordinates39.5550°N, 84.2957°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportMiddletown Regional/Hook Field (MWO)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.33"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.2%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0491 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 117 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 86 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 111 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 94 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 133 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 97 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 116 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 99 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 141 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 114 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 2,873 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 23 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 82 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 33 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 90 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 29 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 37 km 4
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 45 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 51 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 99 km 6
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 99 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 49 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 29 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 80 km 3
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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