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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in |
Franklinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and November the driest (3.7").