Franklin, LA
Living in Franklin
Bikeability11
Walkability38
Commute84
Public Transit14
Affordability97
Public Safety32
Airports27
Hospitals69
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7kPopulation-820 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated
53%Family Households-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black58%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate54%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office23%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$79kMedian Home Value+$1.9k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$523Median Monthly Rent+$203 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas33%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin
United States45
Louisiana59
St. Mary Parish67
Property Crime in Franklin
United States48
Louisiana69
St. Mary Parish78
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding42
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin, LA
Hanson Memorial High School
1 miles, N
St John Elementary School
1 miles, NE
Holy Cross Elementary School
19 miles, E
Central Catholic High School
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin, LA
Nicholls State University
42 miles, E
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
42 miles, NW
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
49 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin, LA
Franklin Foundation Hospital
2 miles, NW
Ochsner St Mary
19 miles, E
Iberia Medical Center
22 miles, NW
Assumption Community Hospital
31 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Franklin, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
41 miles, NW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
56 miles, N
Lake Charles Regional Airport
105 miles, W