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Franklin, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Franklin city County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,212
Population
992/sq mi density
$65,125
Median Income
$31,838 per capita
$227,200
Home Value
$240,233 Zillow
$995
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
203
Violent Crime/100K
3,697 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,125 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$227,200 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 61 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 992/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6840°N, 76.9414°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin city County |
| Nearest Airport | Franklin Regional (FKN) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (3.1").