Franklin, Louisiana

Population 7,638

Franklin is located in St. Mary Parish, LA. The population is 7,638, making Franklin the 2nd largest city in St. Mary Parish.

There are 6 public schools in Franklin with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Franklin is very low , and there are 68 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Franklin is very high 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 Baldwin, Centerville and Charenton.

Franklin Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 20%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.5%

Crime Rate

38.13% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 23
  • Violent Crimes: 91
  • Robbery: 45
  • Burglary: 385
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

84.79% Higher than national avg.
  • 68 offenders in Franklin
  • 89.03 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

60 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 55

Unemployment

Very High 4.9%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Franklin, LA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Franklin's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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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, LA

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Franklin, LA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Franklin, LA issued 1 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: $568
  • 1 Bedroom: $676
  • 2 Bedrooms: $828
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,045
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,296

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Environmental Hazards

60 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Franklin, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Franklin, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
    Franklin, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 54.57°
  • February 56.07°
  • March 62.67°
  • April 69.63°
  • May 76.7°
  • June 82.8°
  • July 83.6°
  • August 83.9°
  • September 79.95°
  • October 70.67°
  • November 62.12°
  • December 56.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Franklin, LA

Earthquakes
Franklin, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Franklin, LA has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Franklin, LA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Franklin, LA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Franklin, LA: $36,362

Unemployment

Unemployment in Franklin is 4.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.08%
White Collar - 42.92%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Charles W. Boustany Jr.

Neighborhood Info

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24 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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