Franklin, Texas

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Population in 2022: 1,728 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +17.6%
 
Males: 786  (45.5%)
Females: 942  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

40.0 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 77856.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,558 (it was $27,400 in 2000)
Franklin:

$48,558
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,978 (it was $13,490 in 2000)

Franklin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $180,514 (it was $44,900 in 2000)
Franklin:

$180,514
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $166,300; detached houses: $186,181; townhouses or other attached units: $116,404; mobile homes: $108,453

Median gross rent in 2022: $797.

March 2022 cost of living index in Franklin: 79.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.0%
(20.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.5% for Black residents, 17.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 5.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Franklin, TX (2022)
    • 91665.9%White alone
    • 29221.0%Black alone
    • 1107.9%Hispanic
    • 312.2%Two or more races
    • 130.9%American Indian alone

Races in Franklin detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 19 registered sex offenders living in Franklin, Texas as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Franklin is 103 to 1.


Crime rates in Franklin by year

Type

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
1
(60.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(121.3)
1
(60.8)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
6
(363.9)
2
(121.5)
1
(56.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
14
(849.0)
7
(425.3)
3
(168.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(242.6)
6
(364.5)
4
(224.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(181.9)
1
(60.8)
2
(112.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index374.8122.141.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Franklin, TX

Crime rate in Franklin detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.04
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: English (29.9%), German (6.9%), American (6.4%), Irish (4.0%), Czech (3.7%), European (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.92 square miles.

Population density: 1,874 people per square mile   (low).

Franklin, Texas map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Franklin city:

1.4% ($643)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bryan, TX (25.9 miles , pop. 65,660).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Southeast Montgomery, TX (86.4 miles , pop. 208,076).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (109.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Calvert, TX (3.4 miles ),
Hearne, TX (3.5 miles ),
Bremond, TX (3.9 miles ),
Hilltop Lakes, TX (4.1 miles ),
Marquez, TX (4.5 miles ),
Wixon Valley, TX (4.6 miles ),
Reagan, TX (4.6 miles ),
Kurten, TX (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 31.03 N, Longitude: 96.49 W

Area code: 979

Distribution of median household income in Franklin, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Franklin, TX in 2022
Franklin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $81,000
  • 2020: 50 buildings, average cost: $110,700
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $77,600
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $105,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $107,400
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $107,400
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $107,400
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $107,400
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $109,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Franklin, TX residents
Average permit cost in Franklin, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +146 (+11.0%).
Most common industries in Franklin, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Health care (9.7%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.9%)
  • Truck transportation (11.1%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.3%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.8%)
  • Educational services (16.6%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Franklin, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Cashiers (3.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.1%)

Average climate in Franklin, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Franklin, Texas environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Franklin-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the Franklin city center injured 7 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 3/10/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 40.3 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 77 people.

Earthquake activity:

Franklin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 275% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 312.1 miles away from Franklin center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 139.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 177.4 miles away from Franklin center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 374.3 miles away from Franklin center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 286.7 miles away from Franklin center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 135.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Robertson County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Fires: 3, Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Franklin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Franklin:

  • MERRYMAN HOME HEALTH INC (100 DECHARD ST STE B P O BOX 247)
  • FRANKLIN NURSING HOME (700 HEARNE ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Franklin:

  • CALVERT NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CALVERT, TX)
  • HEARNE DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; HEARNE, TX)
  • GUARDIAN HEALTHCARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; HEARNE, TX)
  • ROBERTSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 13 miles away; HEARNE, TX)
  • HEARNE HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HEARNE, TX)
  • LEISURE LODGE HEARNE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HEARNE, TX)
  • BREMOND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BREMOND, TX)

Airports located in Franklin:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Franklin:

  • Texas A & M University-College Station (about 30 miles; College Station, TX; Full-time enrollment: 46,550)
  • Temple College (about 52 miles; Temple, TX; FT enrollment: 3,796)
  • Baylor University (about 52 miles; Waco, TX; FT enrollment: 14,800)
  • Texas State Technical College-Waco (about 56 miles; Waco, TX; FT enrollment: 4,210)
  • McLennan Community College (about 57 miles; Waco, TX; FT enrollment: 6,673)
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (about 58 miles; Belton, TX; FT enrollment: 2,885)
  • Sam Houston State University (about 60 miles; Huntsville, TX; FT enrollment: 16,233)

Public high school in Franklin:

  • FRANKLIN H S (Students: 292, Location: 1252 W FM 1644, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Franklin:

  • FRANKLIN MIDDLE (Students: 225, Location: 1098 W DECHERD ST, Grades: 5-8)
  • ROLAND REYNOLDS EL (Location: 317 N OWENSVILLE, Grades: PK-4)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Franklin: Franklin Fire Department (A), Robertson County Emergency Medical Services (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Floyd Weaver - Baseball player, Johnny Perkins - Football player.

Robertson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Franklin and their reported violations in the past:

TRAMMELLS RUNNING CREEK RV PARK & STORE (Population served: 132, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-27-2014), St Public Notif requested (AUG-27-2014)
  • 8 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Franklin that have no violations reported:

  • OLD BARN ICE HOUSE & BBQ (Population served: 59, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.7%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
64 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
41 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
80 people in nursing homes in 2000
41 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Franklin (2011 data):

  • First Star Bank, S.S.B.: Franklin Branch at Hwy 79, branch established on 1999/06/09. Info updated 2007/01/25: Bank assets: $270.8 mil, Deposits: $209.6 mil, headquarters in Bremond, TX, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Southern Bancshares, Inc.
  • First National Bank of Huntsville: Robertson County Bank Branch at 1041 W Decherd, branch established on 2008/06/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $406.7 mil, Deposits: $360.5 mil, headquarters in Huntsville, TX, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: First National Bancshares Of Huntsville, Inc.
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Franklin Branch at 208 East Highway 79, branch established on 1905/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Franklin:

Marital status in Franklin, TX
  • Never married: 33.4%
  • Now married: 43.0%
  • Separated: 4.6%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in Franklin:

  • High school or higher: 89.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Franklin
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Franklin, TX (based on Robertson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,93527
Catholic2,7223
Mainline Protestant91413
Black Protestant3722
Other2082
None7,471-
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: 5
This county:

3.17 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
This county:

8.89 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Robertson County:

5.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Robertson County:

11.3%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Robertson County:

29.2%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Robertson County:

17.3%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.2%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.4%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.4
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Franklin:

20.3%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Franklin:

13.5%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Franklin:

6.7
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.7%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Here:

53.1%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.4%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Franklin, TX 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
Police Protection - Officers 5$19,397$46,5530$0
Water Supply 4$11,508$34,5240$0
Other Government Administration 2$7,537$45,2220$0
Solid Waste Management 2$5,642$33,8520$0
Sewerage 1$5,638$67,6560$0
Local Libraries 1$2,934$35,2080$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,650
Totals for Government 15$52,656$42,1251$1,650

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $594,000 ($343.75)
    Police Protection: $553,000 ($320.02)
    Water Utilities: $283,000 ($163.77)
    Solid Waste Management: $206,000 ($119.21)
    Regular Highways: $200,000 ($115.74)
    Sewerage: $167,000 ($96.64)
    Libraries: $113,000 ($65.39)
    Financial Administration: $34,000 ($19.68)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $27,000 ($15.62)
    General - Other: $14,000 ($8.10)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($2.31)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($6.37)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $89,000 ($51.50)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $231,000 ($133.68)
    Sewerage: $194,000 ($112.27)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $534,000 ($309.03)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($1.74)
    Royalties: $2,000 ($1.16)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $305,000 ($176.50)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($1.74)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $416,000 ($240.74)
    Property: $291,000 ($168.40)
    Other Selective Sales: $68,000 ($39.35)
    Other License: $66,000 ($38.19)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($1.16)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $277,000 ($160.30)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $257,000 ($148.73)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($11.57)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,859,000 ($1654.51)
Businesses in Franklin, TX
NameCountNameCount
Best Western1Subway1
FedEx1True Value1
RadioShack1

Strongest AM radio stations in Franklin:

  • KZNE (1150 AM; 10 kW; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WTAW (1620 AM; 10 kW; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KBBW (1010 AM; 10 kW; WACO-MARLIN, TX; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING OF TEXAS)
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KRZI (1580 AM; 10 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRZX (1660 AM; 10 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Franklin:

  • KZTR (101.9 FM; FRANKLIN, TX; Owner: BRAZOS VALLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KXCS (103.9 FM; CAMERON, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KNDE (95.1 FM; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WACO-FM (99.9 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWTX-FM (97.5 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVJM (103.1 FM; HEARNE, TX; Owner: EQUAL ACCESS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KAGG (96.1 FM; MADISONVILLE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KORA-FM (98.3 FM; BRYAN, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KLTR (107.3 FM; CALDWELL, TX; Owner: ROY E. HENDERSON)
  • KKYS (104.7 FM; BRYAN, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Franklin:

  • KYLE (Channel 28; BRYAN, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF BRYAN LICENSE CORP.)
  • KBTX-TV (Channel 3; BRYAN, TX; Owner: KWTX-KBTX LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KCEN-TV (Channel 6; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 6, INC.)
  • KXXV (Channel 25; WACO, TX; Owner: CENTEX TELEVISION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKT (Channel 44; WACO, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
  • KWTX-TV (Channel 10; WACO, TX; Owner: KWTX-KBTX LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KMAY-LP (Channel 23; BRYAN, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 6, INC.)
  • K28AK (Channel 28; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSCM-LP (Channel 12; BRYAN, TX; Owner: R.D. HARRIS)

Franklin fatal accident list:

Aug 11, 2002 04:25 PM, Calvertstreet, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Nov 14, 1993 02:50 PM, Duffey, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 27, 1991 01:12 PM, 79, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Nov 28, 1988 12:00 AM, Fm46, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 20, 1984 02:45 PM, Fm46, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 27, 1983 10:10 PM, 79, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.5mTotal length
  • $3,000Total costs
  • 24,323Total average daily traffic
  • 5,118Total average daily truck traffic
  • 36,620Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 28. The highest number of fire incidents - 79 took place in 2014, and the least - 1 in 2011. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Franklin, TX When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (68.8%), and Structure Fires (17.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Franklin, TX
    • 32468.8%Outside Fires
    • 8417.8%Structure Fires
    • 326.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 316.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Franklin, TX

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Franklin, Texas:

  • Franklin Sleep Inn & Suites, 208 N Center St, Franklin, Texas 77856 , Phone: (979) 828-2550, Fax: (979) 828-2589
  • Best Western Franklin Inn And Suites, 790 W Us Hwy 79, Franklin, Texas 77856 , Phone: (979) 828-9090, Fax: (978) 828-3619
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Franklin, Texas
Most common first names in Franklin, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William3775.2 years
James3673.7 years
John3575.8 years
Mary2681.1 years
Robert2572.6 years
Willie1977.3 years
George1681.8 years
Charles1471.1 years
Lillie1384.1 years
Ruby1277.2 years
Most common last names in Franklin, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Edwards2572.8 years
Johnson1875.9 years
Meadors1878.2 years
Smith1776.1 years
Sanders1771.3 years
Merryman1682.2 years
Moore1573.6 years
Williams1479.3 years
Martin1375.2 years
Fulton1272.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Franklin, TX
  • 53.9%Utility gas
  • 39.1%Electricity
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Wood
  • 1.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Franklin, TX
  • 79.9%Electricity
  • 18.0%Utility gas
  • 2.1%No fuel used


Franklin compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Raymond C. Batten, Ii (1)
  • Richard Bohler (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.