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Franklin, IN

Johnson CountyElev. 221 m
Population
25,999
Median home
$212,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Franklin

With about 25,999 residents, Franklin is one of Indiana's notable places. Franklin sits in Johnson County. The median age is 34 and the median household income is $77,305. Homes carry a median value of $212,500, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (90.2%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,999
Median age
34
Median household income
$77,305
Per-capita income
$34,379
Poverty rate
11.3%
High-school grad or higher
92.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
24.4 min
Work from home
10.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White90.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black2.6%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39%
Sales & office17.5%
Production, transportation & material moving17.1%
Service16.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$212,500
Median gross rent
$1,127/mo
Owner-occupied
66.4%
Median year built
1994
Households
9,286
Avg. household size
2.67

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Franklin has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading54%
Math46%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Franklin Community High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Custer Baker Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Franklin Community Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Clark Elementary SchoolElementary
Creekside Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Needham Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Northwood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Webb Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime80% below national
Franklin77
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 79% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% below national
Franklin1,200
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 41% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Franklin Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Franklin.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Johnson County
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Franklin is in Johnson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Franklin sits in Johnson County. Elevation ~221 m.

Map of Franklin
Franklin, IN
Where Franklin is
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Franklin College Library (Shirk Hall)Franklin College-Old MainHerriott HouseZeppenfeld, August, HouseMasonic TempleHeck--Hasler HouseHopewell Presbyterian ChurchFranklin Senior High School
Notable people from Franklin
Jon SchafferSteve AlfordAndrew DugganMaude Turner GordonJon McGlocklinMax TerhuneHomer BoneFuzzy VandivierRoger D. BraniginJohn Gregg Utterback
People searches in Franklin
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Nearby cities
Greenwood (8 mi)Indianapolis (20 mi)Columbus (21 mi)Plainfield (22 mi)Greenfield (25 mi)Lawrence (26 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Franklin, IN (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Franklin, Indiana.

Kenneth Daniel Allen, 68
Franklin · Johnson County · 46131
AKA Danny Allen
Joshua Ryan Smith, 46
Franklin · 46131
Joshua Ryan Smith, 46
Franklin · Johnson County · 46131
AKA Big Josh Smith, Joshua R Smith
Joseph Patterson Taylor, 80
Franklin · Johnson County · 46131
Jason Allen Jackson, 42
Franklin · Johnson County · 46131
AKA Jay Jackson
Daniel Scott Clark, 37
Franklin · Johnson County · 46131
AKA Dan Clark
Thomas James Scott, 49
Franklin · Johnson County · 46131
AKA Tom Scott
James Earl King Jr, 45
Franklin · 46131
AKA James L King Jr, James E King
William Scott Taylor, 55
Franklin · Johnson County · 46131
AKA William S Taylor, William Taylor

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Franklin — frequently asked

What is the population of Franklin, Indiana?
Franklin has a population of about 25,999, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Franklin?
The median home value in Franklin is $212,500, and the median gross rent is $1,127/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Franklin safe? What is the crime rate?
Franklin Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 77 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Franklin face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Johnson County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, winter weather, hail.
How many schools are in Franklin?
Franklin has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Franklin?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Franklin. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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