Franklin, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 127 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.6%
 
Males: 74  (58.3%)
Females: 53  (41.7%)
Median resident age:

46.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52625

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,947 (it was $33,125 in 2000)
Franklin:

$50,947
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,571 (it was $18,129 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $126,983 (it was $62,000 in 2000)
Franklin:

$126,983
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $163,265; detached houses: $161,238; townhouses or other attached units: $200,198
March 2022 cost of living index in Franklin: 80.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.8%

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  • Races in Franklin, IA (2022)
    • 12094.5%White alone
    • 64.7%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (36.4%), Swedish (28.8%), Irish (9.1%), American (4.5%), English (4.5%), Romanian (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/14/1874

Elevation: 690 feet

Land area: 0.16 square miles.

Population density: 795 people per square mile   (low).

Franklin, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,754 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,379 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (68.4 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (156.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (215.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Donnellson, IA (1.8 miles ),
West Point, IA (2.2 miles ),
St. Paul, IA (2.6 miles),
Fort Madison, IA (3.1 miles ),
Houghton, IA (3.1 miles),
Denmark, IA (3.2 miles ),
Montrose, IA (3.3 miles ),
Nauvoo, IL (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 40.67 N, Longitude: 91.51 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 319

Distribution of median household income in Franklin, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Franklin, IA in 2022

Franklin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $273,300
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Franklin, IA residents
Average permit cost in Franklin, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +26 (+23.6%).
Most common industries in Franklin, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.5%)
  • Food (4.8%)
  • Chemicals (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.6%)
  • Food (8.6%)
  • Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (8.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.6%)
  • Rail transportation (8.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (14.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (11.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.4%)
  • Chemicals (7.4%)
Most common occupations in Franklin, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.7%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.5%)
  • Teachers, special education (4.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (20.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (17.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Construction laborers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Personal appearance workers (14.8%)
  • Teachers, special education (11.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (11.1%)
  • Food processing workers (11.1%)
  • Other financial specialists (7.4%)
  • Art and design workers (7.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.4%)

Average climate in Franklin, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2000 was 12.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 0.840. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.840
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Franklin-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 51% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.1 miles away from the Franklin city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.7 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Franklin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 198% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 246.6 miles away from Franklin center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 246.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 231.3 miles away from Franklin center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 264.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 272.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 414.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lee County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Franklin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Franklin:

  • REGIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; DONNELLSON, IA)
  • DONNELLSON HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; DONNELLSON, IA)
  • WEST POINT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WEST POINT, IA)
  • SOUTHEASTERN RENAL DIALYSIS, LC - FT MADISON (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)
  • FORT MADISON HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)
  • LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT COMM NU (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)
  • MONTROSE HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MONTROSE, IA)

Amtrak station near Franklin:

  • 10 miles: FORT MADISON (1601 20TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Franklin:

  • Southeastern Community College (about 21 miles; West Burlington, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
  • Western Illinois University (about 46 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 54 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 66 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • University of Iowa (about 69 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Augustana College (about 77 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 77 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Christian Herschler Historic District Winery and Stagecoach Stop (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Franklin:

Marital status in Franklin, IA
  • Never married: 11.0%
  • Now married: 63.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.0%
  • Divorced: 24.4%

For population 25 years and over in Franklin:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Franklin, IA (based on Lee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,76526
Catholic6,3897
Evangelical Protestant4,13732
Other7257
None17,846-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Lee County:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Lee County:

5.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 40
This county:

11.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.2%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Franklin:

49.1%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Franklin:

46.2%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.6
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Franklin:

10.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Franklin:

6.3
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

25.3%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Franklin:

58.3%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Franklin:

86.1%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Franklin, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Franklin government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $26,000 ($204.72)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($31.50)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($31.50)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($7.87)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($7.87)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($7.87)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($7.87)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($7.87)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($7.87)

Franklin government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($15.75)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $15,000 ($118.11)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($173.23)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $17,000 ($133.86)

Franklin government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $77,000 ($606.30)

Strongest AM radio stations in Franklin:

  • KBKB (1360 AM; 1 kW; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOKX (1310 AM; 1 kW; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCAZ (990 AM; 1 kW; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: RALLA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Franklin:

  • KAYP (89.9 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • KBKB-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WIUW (89.5 FM; WARSAW, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • KGRS (107.3 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMDY (90.9 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
  • WCEZ (93.9 FM; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KKMI (93.5 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Franklin:

  • K38AB (Channel 38; FORT MADISON, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K60CL (Channel 60; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: CHRIST VISION, INC.)

Franklin fatal accident list:

Jul 7, 1979 04:45 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 240ft / 72.8mTotal length
  • 5,534Total average daily traffic
  • 347Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,534Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Franklin, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 51970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Franklin, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • HAMPTON, 1300 S Of 110th And Lark (Lat: 42.683028 Lon: -93.281028), Overall height: 73.8 m, Call Sign: WLL343, Licensee ID: L00003444,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2121.60 MHz, 2124.80 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/1995, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 02/01/2001, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Company, 1100 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Franklin, IA
  • 65.0%Electricity
  • 25.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.7%Utility gas
  • 3.3%Wood


Franklin compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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