Franklin County, IA

Living in Franklin County

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 55
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 58
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Schools 92
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Residents

10k Population -535 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$514 Median Monthly Rent +$174 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas23%
Utility gas46%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Franklin County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 7
Feb 22 1 6
Mar 34 2 5
Apr 48 4 2
May 59 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 2 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado20
Blizzard9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin County, IA

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Newman Catholic
27 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Franklin County, IA

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Wartburg College
40 miles, E
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Waldorf University
41 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Franklin County, IA

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