Franklin, NC

Living in Franklin

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 51
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 19
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Schools 33
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Residents

4k Population +132 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$3.2k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$139k Median Home Value -$13k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$597 Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas5%
Utility gas8%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin

United States45
North Carolina20
Macon County1

Property Crime in Franklin

United States48
North Carolina30
Macon County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 6 3
Feb 39 6 2
Mar 46 6 1
Apr 54 5 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 68 6 0
Jul 71 6 0
Aug 71 6 0
Sep 65 6 0
Oct 55 5 0
Nov 46 6 0
Dec 38 6 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin

Inland Flooding33
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Franklin, NC

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Young Harris College
31 miles, SW
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Brevard College
37 miles, E
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Toccoa Falls College
41 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin, NC

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Angel Medical Center
0 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Franklin, NC

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