Georgia
Franklin Springs is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,086. Residents earn $78,542 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Franklin Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Franklin Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Franklin Springs is $78,542, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Franklin Springs is $179,500, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Franklin Springs is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 90 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,075 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Franklin Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,542 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,034 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,627 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 610 |
| County GDP | $1,502M |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 106 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,317 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |
| Census Median | $179,500 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,236 |
| Census Median Rent | $962 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,317 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,333/100K |
| Exercise Access | 41.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Total Violent | 89.6/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 89.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,075.3/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 89.6/100K |
| Theft | 896.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 89.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 792 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2834°N, 83.1461°W |
| County FIPS | 13119 |
Winner: Republican by 72.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Retail Stores | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |