Franklin, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Williamson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
85,575
Population
1,921/sq mi density
$115,000
Median Income
$58,094 per capita
$646,300
Home Value
$925,870 Zillow
$1,861
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
137
Violent Crime/100K
953 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$115,000 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$646,300 home value, $1,861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 41.5 sq mi (107.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,921/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9140°N, 86.8522°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Williamson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nashville International (BNA) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0472 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.5").