Franklin County, IA
Living in Franklin County
Bikeability25
Walkability55
Commute93
Public Transit26
Affordability96
Public Safety94
Airports15
Hospitals83
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation-535 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$514Median Monthly Rent+$174 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas23%
Utility gas46%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Franklin County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado20
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin County, IA
St Pauls Lutheran School
5 miles, W
Timothy Christian School
26 miles, SE
Newman Catholic
27 miles, N
North Iowa Christian School
29 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin County, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
29 miles, N
Wartburg College
40 miles, E
Waldorf University
41 miles, NW
University of Northern Iowa
44 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin County, IA
Franklin General Hospital
4 miles, E
Hansen Family Hospital
16 miles, S
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
19 miles, NW
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Franklin County, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
46 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
85 miles, S
Rochester International Airport
90 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, SE