Franklinton, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Washington Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,615 Population 827/sq mi density
$32,339 Median Income $29,576 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $192,027 Zillow
$930 Median Rent 47.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,339 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $930/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklinton, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,339
57% below
$29,576 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
33% below
Zillow: $192,027
Median Rent
$930/mo
20% below
47.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Franklinton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Franklinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Home Value
67%
Rent
80%
Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklinton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Franklinton residents earn a median household income of $32,339 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,576. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 896 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklinton is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,027. Median rent is $930/month, with 47.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

9.1% of adults in Franklinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklinton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,615
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,339
Per Capita$29,576
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$1,772M
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Housing

B
Home Value$187,500
Rent$930
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$192,027
Housing Units1,791
Rent Burden47.1%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death17,972/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain69.2 in/yr
Elevation188 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Franklinton was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.