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Crime in Franklin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Franklin. Key points include:
There were 229 total crimes in Franklin in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Franklin is 3,462.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Franklin is 1,058.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Franklin is 2,404.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Franklin is 63.40% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Franklin Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Franklin / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 229 | 3,462.9 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 70 | 1,058.5 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 15.1 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 67 | 1,013.2 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 159 | 2,404.4 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 28 | 423.4 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 130 | 1,965.8 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 15.1 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Franklin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Franklin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Franklin is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Franklin is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Franklin is $89,150.
The median income in Franklin is $39,518.
Franklin's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Franklin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Franklin | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Franklin, LA Weather
The average high in Franklin is 77.3° and the average low is 58.6°.
There are 81.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Franklin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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2 Reviews & Comments About Franklin
I live in Franklin and I never heard a gun shot
I also used to live in Franklin and I loved it! I now live in Baton Rouge and the crime rate is much higher here then in Franklin
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Franklin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Franklin
The current population in Franklin is 6,461. The population has decreased 17.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,461 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 6,557 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 6,666 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 6,811 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 6,844 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 6,960 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 7,097 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 7,244 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 7,339 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 7,435 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,483 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 7,564 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 7,638 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 7,726 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 7,780 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Franklin
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Franklin is:
37.2% White with 2,401 White residents.
49.6% African American with 3,207 African American residents.
2.0% American Indian with 132 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 25 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 35 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 299 Two Or More residents.
5.6% Hispanic with 362 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Franklin | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.2% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 49.6% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Franklin
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Franklin is 54.7% female with 3,532 female residents.
Franklin is 45.3% male with 2,929 male residents.
| Gender | Franklin | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Franklin for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Franklin completed < 9th grade.
15.0% of adults in Franklin completed 9-12th grade.
51.0% of adults in Franklin completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Franklin completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Franklin completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Franklin completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Franklin completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Franklin completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Franklin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Franklin | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 15.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 51.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Franklin, Louisiana
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8.9% of households in Franklin earn Less than $10,000.
11.8% of households in Franklin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.7% of households in Franklin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Franklin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.1% of households in Franklin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.2% of households in Franklin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Franklin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.1% of households in Franklin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Franklin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.6% of households in Franklin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Franklin | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.9% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.1% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
