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Franklin, Kentucky

Introduction to Franklin, Kentucky

Franklin, Kentucky, in Simpson county, is 40 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. There are an estimated 7,996 people in the city.

Franklin History

The city of Franklin is a county seat of Simpson County and is located in the Pennyroyal region. Franklin County was created by the Legislature of Kentucky in the year 1794, out of parts of Wood - Ford, Mercer, and Shelby counties. The city was named in the honor of distinguished patriot and Statesman, Benjamin Franklin. It was in the year 1795, Franklin was announced the eighteenth Kentucky county.

Franklin and nearby Attractions

  • Chattahoochee National Forest
  • National Corvette Museum
  • Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site
  • Lake Malone State Park
  • City Park

Things To Do In Franklin

The Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site introduces tourists to the history of the county. Tourists can also take a stroll around the City Park which provides facilities of camping and pick. The Chattahooche National Forest is a bed of rich vegetation which tourists can visit. The National Corvette Museum is also worth visiting for its historical significance.

Franklin Transportation

The Nashville International Airport offers air transportation facilities.

Franklin Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued from Western Kentucky University, Tennessee State University, Fisk University, and Vanderbilt University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Franklin Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Franklin Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Franklin, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women47
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work36
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime43
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