Franklin County, VA

Living in Franklin County

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 17
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 52
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Schools 94
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Residents

56k Population +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

$56k Median 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

$178k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$545 Median 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

United States45
Virginia30

Property Crime in Franklin County

United States48
Virginia39

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

Inland Flooding64
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin County, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin County, VA

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Lifes Academy
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Franklin County, VA

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Ferrum College
9 miles, SW
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Roanoke College
23 miles, NW
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Hollins University
25 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin County, VA

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Airports

Airports near Franklin County, VA

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