Franklin, WV
Living in Franklin
Bikeability58
Walkability93
Commute38
Public Transit55
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports2
Hospitals86
Colleges71
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Schools35
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Residents
622Population-277 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Black7%
Caucasian92%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate45%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office12%
Service40%
Commute
Car, truck, or van68%
Walked20%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value-$1k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$338Median Monthly Rent+$3 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas15%
Utility gas3%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin
United States45
West Virginia21
Pendleton County19
Property Crime in Franklin
United States48
West Virginia20
Pendleton County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 16 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin
Inland Flooding42
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin, WV
Spring Hill School
22 miles, SE
Calvary Christian Academy
23 miles, SE
Riverside School
23 miles, SE
Edgewood School
24 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin, WV
Bridgewater College
27 miles, SE
Eastern Mennonite University
27 miles, SE
James Madison University
29 miles, SE
Davis & Elkins College
34 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin, WV
Grant Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NE
Sentara Rmh Medical Center
31 miles, SE
Davis Medical Center
34 miles, NW
Western State Hospital
39 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Franklin, WV
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
35 miles, SE
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
59 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
66 miles, NW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
79 miles, SW