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Franklin, NC
North Carolina · Macon County
Franklin is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 4,221. Residents earn $43,991 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,221
Population
854/sq mi density
$43,991
Median Income
$27,002 per capita
$190,600
Home Value
$293,498 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
385
Violent Crime/100K
6,107 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$43,991 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
385 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Franklin, NC
6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Franklin, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cowee | Marker is at the intersection of West Mills Road and Bryson City Road (State Highway 28), on the right when traveling south on West Mills Road. |
| Nikwasi | Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (Business U.S. 441) and Nikwasi Lane, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. |
| Silas McDowell | 1795-1879. Marker is at the intersection of Highlands Road (U.S. 64) and Peaceful Cove Road, on the right when traveling west on Highlands Road. |
| Cherokee Defeat | Marker is at the intersection of Bryson City Road (State Highway 28) and Airport Road, on the right when traveling north on Bryson City Road. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font> |
| Battle of Echoe | Marker is on Phillips Street south of Main Street (Business U.S. 441), on the right when traveling south. |
| Pottery Clay | Marker is at the intersection of Bryson City Road (State Highway 28) and West's Mill Road (County Road 1350), on the right on Bryson City Road. |