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Franklin, IL


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Franklin, Illinois

Franklin, Illinois, in Morgan county, is 24 miles SW of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 69 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 586 people in the village.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $47,813.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Franklin, 87% of commuters drive to work. The village is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Franklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Franklin Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Franklin, IL

Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men31
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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