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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 188 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8482°N, 90.1459°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.4 in |
Franklinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.3").