Franklin Township, IA
Living in Franklin Township
Bikeability
7
Walkability
28
Commute
35
Public Transit
8
Affordability
98
Public Safety
96
Airports
60
Hospitals
70
Colleges
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
94
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
367
Population
+91 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
75%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate58%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone25%
Economy
$50k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
76%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K21%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector50%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office15%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$67k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$421
Median Monthly Rent
+$15 (2010–19)
75%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196927%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K1%
$300K to $399K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas54%
Utility gas1%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin Township
United States45
Iowa35
Decatur County10
Property Crime in Franklin Township
United States48
Iowa43
Decatur County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding53
Tornado32
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin Township, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
5 miles, S
Zadie Creek School
23 miles, SW
Poverty Ridge Amish School
24 miles, S
Rolling Meadow Amish School
34 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin Township, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
20 miles, SW
Simpson College
36 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
51 miles, N
Drake University
52 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin Township, IA
Decatur County Hospital
7 miles, S
Clarke County Hospital
12 miles, N
Wayne County Hospital
22 miles, E
Lucas County Health Center
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Franklin Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
47 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
120 miles, SW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
126 miles, NE