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Franklin, KY
Kentucky · Simpson County
Franklin is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 10,254. Residents earn $55,552 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,254
Population
680/sq mi density
$55,552
Median Income
$24,651 per capita
$170,400
Home Value
$243,755 Zillow
$1,034
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
2,767 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,552 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,400 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K (39% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
9
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Bigfoot Sightings
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Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Franklin, KY
9 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Franklin, KY.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cash-Carter Wedding / Walk the Line | Marker is on North College Street north of West Cedar Street (Kentucky Highway 100), on the right when traveling north. |
| Carolyn Conn Moore | Marker is at the intersection of West Cedar Street (State Highway 100) and North Main Street (U.S. 31W), on the right when traveling west on West Cedar Street. |
| Old Stone Jail / Jailer's Residence | Marker is at the intersection of North College Street and West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on North College Street. |
| Alexander Majors | Marker is on Kenny Perry Drive, ¾ mile south of Rapids Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| Lincoln School | Marker is on Walker Street west of John J. Johnson Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| Goodnight Memorial Library / Isaac Hershel Goodnight | Marker is on South Main Street, 0.1 miles south of East Madison Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| Beverly L. Clarke | Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 31W) and West Kentucky Avenue. |
| County Named, 1819 / Franklin | Marker is at the intersection of West Cedar Street (Kentucky Route 100) and Main Street (U.S. 31W), on the right when traveling west on West Cedar Street. |
| "Sue Mundy's" Grave | Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 31W) and Finn Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. |