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Franklin, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pendleton County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
387
Population
691/sq mi density
$81,071
Median Income
$35,360 per capita
$213,500
Home Value
$214,324 Zillow
$732
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
840
Violent Crime/100K
1,400 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,500 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
840 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 26.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6453°N, 79.3333°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pendleton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.7").