Franklin Township, IA
Living in Franklin Township
Bikeability45
Walkability59
Commute97
Public Transit25
Affordability97
Public Safety83
Airports21
Hospitals84
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+284 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate44%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office17%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$422Median Monthly Rent+$101 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas4%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin Township
United States45
Iowa35
O'Brien County28
Property Crime in Franklin Township
United States48
Iowa43
O'Brien County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado24
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin Township, IA
Sanborn Christian School
3 miles, SE
Sheldon Christian School
8 miles, W
St Patrick Elementary School
9 miles, W
Zion-St John Lutheran School
17 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin Township, IA
Northwestern College
24 miles, SW
Dordt University
26 miles, W
Buena Vista University
46 miles, SE
Augustana University
57 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin Township, IA
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
8 miles, W
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
9 miles, S
Osceola Community Hospital
14 miles, N
Orange City Area Health System
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Franklin Township, IA
Joe Foss Field
59 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
66 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
133 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
155 miles, SE