Franklin, NC
Living in Franklin
Bikeability20
Walkability51
Commute73
Public Transit24
Affordability98
Public Safety100
Airports31
Hospitals68
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4kPopulation+132 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$3.2k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$597Median Monthly Rent+$105 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas5%
Utility gas8%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin
United States45
North Carolina20
Macon County1
Property Crime in Franklin
United States48
North Carolina30
Macon County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 6 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin
Inland Flooding33
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin, NC
Trimont Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Victory Christian School
8 miles, NE
Heritage Christian Academy
14 miles, NE
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin, NC
Western Carolina University
14 miles, NE
Young Harris College
31 miles, SW
Brevard College
37 miles, E
Toccoa Falls College
41 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin, NC
Angel Medical Center
0 miles, NE
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
13 miles, SE
Harris Regional Hospital
17 miles, NE
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Franklin, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
51 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
56 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
69 miles, E
Lovell Field
104 miles, W