Franklin, KY
Living in Franklin
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute90
Public Transit1
Affordability98
Public Safety82
Airports57
Hospitals35
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.8kPopulation+467 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black17%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate43%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$8.5k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office25%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$111kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$546Median Monthly Rent+$74 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
LP gas2%
Utility gas57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin
United States45
Kentucky26
Simpson County17
Property Crime in Franklin
United States48
Kentucky41
Simpson County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado24
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin, KY
Faith Baptist Academy
2 miles, W
Franklin Mennonite School
9 miles, NW
Portland Montessori Academy
9 miles, S
Oakwood Parochial School
11 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin, KY
Western Kentucky University
19 miles, N
Welch College
24 miles, S
Nossi College of Art
34 miles, S
American Baptist College
38 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin, KY
The Medical Center at Franklin
2 miles, SW
Greenview Regional Hospital
18 miles, N
The Medical Center at Scottsville
19 miles, E
Logan Memorial Hospital
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Franklin, KY
Nashville International Airport
42 miles, S
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
78 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
106 miles, NW
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
110 miles, NE