At a Glance
Median Income
$26,429
$14,785 per capita
Home Value
$15,800
Zillow: $133,029
Median Rent
$875/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
25.4% smoking rate
How Franks Field Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Franks Field's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franks Field a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franks Field residents earn a median household income of $26,429 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,785. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franks Field is $15,800 , 94% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,029. Median rent is $875/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
0.0% of adults in Franks Field hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franks Field has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population131
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female78% / 22%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,429
Per Capita$14,785
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$929M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$15,800
Rent$875
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$133,029
Housing Units56
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity47.3%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death12,410/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation809 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Franks Field was built in 1999.
11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.