Franklin Township, IA
Living in Franklin Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute34
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports57
Hospitals70
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
185Population+92 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-21 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
50%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate61%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone24%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
65%Lived Here Last Year-35% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K14%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector55%
Self-employed30%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office11%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van59%
Worked at home41%
Housing
$190kMedian Home Value+$81k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
66%Owner-Occupied-34% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201316%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
$50K to $99K40%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K17%
$300K to $399K14%
$500K to $749K12%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas77%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin Township
United States45
Iowa35
Clarke County17
Property Crime in Franklin Township
United States48
Iowa43
Clarke County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding54
Tornado31
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin Township, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
12 miles, S
Victory Christian Academy
29 miles, N
Poverty Ridge Amish School
30 miles, S
Zadie Creek School
31 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin Township, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
28 miles, SW
Simpson College
29 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
45 miles, N
Drake University
45 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin Township, IA
Clarke County Hospital
9 miles, NW
Decatur County Hospital
15 miles, SW
Lucas County Health Center
18 miles, E
Wayne County Hospital
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Franklin Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
41 miles, N
The Eastern Iowa Airport
119 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
127 miles, SW