Franklin, VA
Living in Franklin
Bikeability14
Walkability39
Commute52
Public Transit19
Affordability86
Public Safety60
Airports29
Hospitals31
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.1kPopulation-402 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated
61%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black57%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate29%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office22%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value-$21k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$638Median Monthly Rent+$65 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas4%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Franklin City41
Property Crime in Franklin
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Franklin City90
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado29
Coastal Flooding19
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin, VA
Southampton Academy
7 miles, W
Suffolk Christian Academy
19 miles, E
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
19 miles, E
Tidewater Academy
20 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin, VA
Chowan University
19 miles, SW
Christopher Newport University
36 miles, NE
Old Dominion University
38 miles, E
Bethel College
38 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin, VA
Southampton Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NE
Sentara Obici Hospital
21 miles, E
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
28 miles, S
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
33 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Franklin, VA
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
40 miles, NE
Norfolk International Airport
43 miles, E
Richmond International Airport
60 miles, N
Pitt-Greenville Airport
77 miles, S