Franklinton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Franklin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,562
Population
1,377/sq mi density
$64,053
Median Income
$30,659 per capita
$195,800
Home Value
$354,014 Zillow
$995
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
285
Violent Crime/100K
3,279 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$64,053 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklinton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 405 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,377/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1011°N, 78.4551°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Franklinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.9").