Franklin Township, NC
Living in Franklin Township
Bikeability7
Walkability17
Commute76
Public Transit10
Affordability96
Public Safety100
Airports31
Hospitals66
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$1.6k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office22%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$147kMedian Home Value-$1.3k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$572Median Monthly Rent+$73 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas16%
Utility gas4%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Macon County1
Property Crime in Franklin Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Macon County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 7 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Township
Inland Flooding33
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin Township, NC
Trimont Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Victory Christian School
10 miles, NE
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
14 miles, S
Heritage Christian Academy
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin Township, NC
Western Carolina University
16 miles, NE
Young Harris College
30 miles, SW
Brevard College
38 miles, E
Toccoa Falls College
39 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin Township, NC
Angel Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
13 miles, SE
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
19 miles, N
Harris Regional Hospital
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Franklin Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
52 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
56 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
70 miles, E
Lovell Field
102 miles, W