Franklin Township, NC

Living in Franklin Township

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 17
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 21
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Schools 38
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Residents

15k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$1.6k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office22%
Service29%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$147k Median Home Value -$1.3k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$572 Median Monthly Rent +$73 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas16%
Utility gas4%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Macon County1

Property Crime in Franklin Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Macon County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 7 3
Feb 39 6 2
Mar 46 6 1
Apr 54 5 0
May 62 6 0
Jun 69 6 0
Jul 72 6 0
Aug 71 6 0
Sep 65 6 0
Oct 55 5 0
Nov 46 7 0
Dec 38 7 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Township

Inland Flooding33
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin Township, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin Township, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Franklin Township, NC

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Young Harris College
30 miles, SW
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Brevard College
38 miles, E
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Toccoa Falls College
39 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin Township, NC

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Angel Medical Center
2 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Franklin Township, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
56 miles, NW
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Lovell Field
102 miles, W