Franklin County, IL

Living in Franklin County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 18
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 52
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Schools 3
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Residents

39k Population -605 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$8.4k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$76k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$446 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas40%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Franklin County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 2
Feb 36 3 2
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding46
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin County, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Franklin County, IL

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McKendree University
64 miles, NW
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Greenville University
68 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin County, IL

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Franklin Hospital
1 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Franklin County, IL

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