Franklin County Public Schools, VA
Living in Franklin County PS
Bikeability11
Walkability17
Commute33
Public Transit12
Affordability77
Public Safety83
Airports16
Hospitals47
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
56kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
71%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
32 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$178kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$545Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas10%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin County PS
United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Franklin County18
Property Crime in Franklin County PS
United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Franklin County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin County PS
Inland Flooding64
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin County Public Schools, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin County Public Schools, VA
Lifes Academy
1 miles, W
Christian Heritage Academy
1 miles, SW
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
12 miles, NE
Faith Christian School
15 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin County Public Schools, VA
Ferrum College
9 miles, SW
Radford University-Carilion
19 miles, N
Roanoke College
23 miles, NW
Hollins University
25 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin County Public Schools, VA
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
0 miles, NW
Carilion Medical Center
18 miles, N
Lewisgale Medical Center
21 miles, NW
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
32 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Franklin County Public Schools, VA
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
44 miles, NE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
62 miles, S
Greenbrier Valley Airport
66 miles, NW