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Franklinton, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Washington Parish County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
3,615 Population 827/sq mi density
$32,339 Median Income $29,576 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $174,258 Zillow
$930 Median Rent 47.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
1,170 Violent Crime/100K 3,722 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$32,339 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $930/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,170 violent crimes/100K (208% above avg)
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: $174,258
Median Rent
$930/mo
20% below
47.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,170/100K
208% above
3,722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr

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
56%
Crime
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklinton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 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 2.0% (44% 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 $174,258. 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.

Safety & Crime

Franklinton reports 1,170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 208% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,722/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population3,615
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,339
Per Capita$29,576
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$1,772M
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Housing

B
Home Value$187,500
Rent$930
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$174,258
Housing Units1,791
Rent Burden47.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,170/100K
Property3,722/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,064/100K
Burglary851/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain62.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.