Franklin, West Virginia

Population 726

Franklin is located in Pendleton County, WV. The population is 726, making Franklin the largest city in Pendleton County.

There are 2 public schools in Franklin with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Franklin is very low , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Franklin is low 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 Brandywine, Circleville and Sugar Grove.

Franklin Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 18.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.3%

Crime Rate

77.8% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 61
  • Robbery: 61
  • Burglary: 122
  • Property Crime: 489
  • Larceny Theft: 367

Registered Offenders

85.95% Higher than national avg.
  • 7 offenders in Franklin
  • 96.42 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

26 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 25

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • West Virginia unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Franklin, WV and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Franklin's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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7 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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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Franklin, WV

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  • In 2007, the city of Franklin, WV issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2006, the city of Franklin, WV issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $572
  • 1 Bedroom: $575
  • 2 Bedrooms: $705
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,001
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,207

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Environmental Hazards

26 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Franklin, WV has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.44 Average
    Franklin, WV is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.6°
  • February 26.63°
  • March 36.88°
  • April 48.2°
  • May 57.03°
  • June 62.24°
  • July 71.1°
  • August 64.6°
  • September 58.33°
  • October 46.95°
  • November 38.93°
  • December 28.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Franklin, WV

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Franklin, WV: $37,679

Unemployment

Unemployment in Franklin is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.39%
White Collar - 64.61%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
  • Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
  • Sen. Joe Manchin III

City Representatives

  • Alex Mooney

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Franklin, WV

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1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Franklin, WV

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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