Franklin County, MA
Living in Franklin County
Bikeability40
Walkability50
Commute56
Public Transit41
Affordability55
Public Safety62
Airports48
Hospitals39
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
71kPopulation-946 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector57%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$232kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$830Median Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin County
United States45
Massachusetts37
Property Crime in Franklin County
United States48
Massachusetts28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 23 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin County, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin County, MA
Greenfield Center School
1 miles, SE
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
2 miles, N
The Bement School
3 miles, S
Eaglebrook School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin County, MA
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
14 miles, S
Amherst College
15 miles, S
Hampshire College
18 miles, S
Smith College
19 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin County, MA
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
1 miles, N
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
18 miles, S
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
18 miles, N
Brattleboro Retreat
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Franklin County, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
43 miles, SE
Bradley International Airport
45 miles, S
Albany International Airport
63 miles, W
Manchester Airport
63 miles, NE