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Franklin, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Robertson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,498 Population 1,280/sq mi density
$54,688 Median Income $24,729 per capita
$171,000 Home Value $360,925 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,711 Violent Crime/100K 2,454 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,688 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$171,000 home value, $795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,711 violent crimes/100K (350% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,280/sq mi
Coordinates31.0250°N, 96.4875°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRobertson County County
Nearest AirportH H Coffield Regional (RCK)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 135 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 143 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 198 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 259 km
2017 Harvey Category 2 270 km
2008 Ike Category 2 113 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 263 km
2005 Rita Category 3 236 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 273 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 256 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 248 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 244 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

366 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 138 fatalities, 941 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1953 EF5 86 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 65 km 6
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 26 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 70 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 98 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 100 km 2
May 10, 1959 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 40 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 74 km 0
May 16, 1953 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 94 km 0
May 22, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 78 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,349 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 90 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 98 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 39 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 90 km
2011 C#491 3,616 71 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 89 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 91 km
2011 CRAB PRAIRIE 2,933 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,832 86 km
2021 C-8/9 2,722 89 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 8 2,712 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,532 91 km
2024 SHNF COMP 1 / 2 / 3 RX 2,292 86 km
2011 MIDWAY 2,287 75 km
2010 COMPARTMENTS 1/4 RX 2,252 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,224 94 km
2021 C-27/28 2,166 98 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 6-7-8-9 2,136 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,874 98 km
2022 NELSON CREEK 1,867 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
March 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in

Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.1").

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