Franklin County, KS

Living in Franklin County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 18
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 41
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Schools 15
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Residents

26k Population -283 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$7.1k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$128k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$581 Median Monthly Rent +$108 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas56%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin County

United States45
Kansas56

Property Crime in Franklin County

United States48
Kansas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 3
Feb 34 1 3
Mar 44 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 32 2 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin County

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding55
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin County, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin County, KS

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Holy Trinity School
22 miles, E
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Lakemary Center
23 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Franklin County, KS

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Baker University
16 miles, N
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University of Kansas
28 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin County, KS

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Adventhealth Ottawa
3 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Franklin County, KS

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Joplin Regional Airport
106 miles, SE
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