Franklin, Kentucky

Population 8,431

Franklin is located in Simpson County, KY. The population is 8,431, making Franklin the largest city in Simpson County.

There are 6 public schools in Franklin with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Franklin is moderate , and there are 69 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Franklin is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Franklin property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Franklin include Mitchellville, Woodburn and Portland.

Franklin Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 20%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.1%

Crime Rate

16.47% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 199
  • Violent Crimes: 232
  • Robbery: 33
  • Burglary: 221
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

83.45% Higher than national avg.
  • 69 offenders in Franklin
  • 81.84 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

111 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 14
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 91

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Franklin, KY and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Franklin's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Faith Baptist Academy

Franklin Mennonite School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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69 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $765
  • 1 Bedroom: $785
  • 2 Bedrooms: $960
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,230
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,530

Zip Codes

42134 42135

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Environmental Hazards

111 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Franklin, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Franklin, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Franklin, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.63°
  • February 40.2°
  • March 50.35°
  • April 59.5°
  • May 68.83°
  • June 77.07°
  • July 79.83°
  • August 78.26°
  • September 71.7°
  • October 59.13°
  • November 48.3°
  • December 38.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Franklin, KY

Earthquakes
Franklin, KY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Franklin, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Franklin, KY has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Franklin, KY has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Franklin, KY: $31,367

Unemployment

Unemployment in Franklin is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.62%
White Collar - 45.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Ed Whitfield

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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