Franklin County, NE
Living in Franklin County
Bikeability17
Walkability46
Commute76
Public Transit23
Affordability97
Public Safety98
Airports1
Hospitals80
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3kPopulation-242 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector62%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office21%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$71kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$358Median Monthly Rent+$29 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Utility gas61%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin County
United States45
Nebraska33
Property Crime in Franklin County
United States48
Nebraska45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding35
Tornado31
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin County, NE
All Saints Catholic School
28 miles, NW
Zion Lutheran School
36 miles, N
Catholic High School of Kearney
37 miles, N
Christ Lutheran School
38 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin County, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
37 miles, N
Hastings College
42 miles, NE
York College
87 miles, NE
Fort Hays State University
93 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin County, NE
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
6 miles, S
Kearney County Health Services Hospital
22 miles, N
Harlan County Health System
22 miles, W
Webster County Community Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Franklin County, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
38 miles, N
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
64 miles, NE
Hays Regional Airport
94 miles, S
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
111 miles, NW