Franklin, NC

Franklin, North Carolina

Franklin, North Carolina, in Macon county, is 54 miles SW of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 114 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 3,490 people in the town.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 47% of adults are married. In Franklin, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Franklin has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $30,426.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,565) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Franklin contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Franklin, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Franklin, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Franklin Almanac

Franklin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Franklin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Franklin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Franklin Hospitals

ANGEL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
120 RIVERVIEW ST PO BOX 1209
(828) 369-4231
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Franklin

Franklin High Schools (2004)

FRANKLIN HIGH
100 PANTHER DRIVE
828-524-6467
Serves 1,059 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Franklin Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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