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Franklin, KY

Founded 1820Simpson CountyElev. 216 m
Population
10,254
Median home
$170,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Franklin

With about 10,254 residents, Franklin is one of Kentucky's notable places. Franklin was founded in 1820 and sits in Simpson County. The median age is 34.4 and the median household income is $55,552. Homes carry a median value of $170,400, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.4%). Around 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,254
Median age
34.4
Median household income
$55,552
Per-capita income
$24,651
Poverty rate
17.4%
High-school grad or higher
87%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
18.9 min
Work from home
5.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.4%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black8.8%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office26.2%
Production, transportation & material moving24.2%
Management, business, science & arts23.8%
Service20.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.1%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$170,400
Median gross rent
$1,034/mo
Owner-occupied
53.2%
Median year built
1975
Households
3,662
Avg. household size
2.69

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Franklin has 6 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading30%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Franklin-Simpson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Franklin-Simpson High School West CampusHighGrades 6–12
Franklin-Simpson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5
Simpson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–3

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime60% below national
Franklin154
Kentucky232
United States386
↓ 37% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime19% above national
Franklin2,314
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 17% 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

Very Low
Top hazards · Simpson County
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Franklin was founded in 1820 and sits in Simpson County. Elevation ~216 m.

Map of Franklin
Franklin, KY
Where Franklin is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownFranklin
Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Duncan HouseGoodnight HouseOctagon HallSimpson County CourthouseMoore, Randolph Gilbert, HouseHargis HouseFranklin Grade and High SchoolFranklin Downtown Commercial District (Boundary Increase)
Notable people from Franklin
Thomas ChisholmHerbert J. DraneHomer NealAlexander MajorsJoker PhillipsBlanche Taylor DickinsonJ. W. CrowdusJames M. BreedloveMarcellus Jerome ClarkeJames Earnest
People searches in Franklin
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Nearby cities
Bowling Green (19 mi)Glasgow (40 mi)Hopkinsville (51 mi)Madisonville (68 mi)Owensboro (78 mi)Elizabethtown (78 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Franklin, KY (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Franklin, Kentucky.

Juan Perez Walker, 54
Franklin · Simpson County · 42134
AKA Felix Perez Dwight, Dwight Felix
William Lee Hallock, 41ABSCONDER
Franklin · Simpson County · 42134
William Miller, 62
Franklin · Simpson County · 42134
AKA William T Miller, Terry Miller

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, Kentucky?
Franklin has a population of about 10,254, 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 $170,400, and the median gross rent is $1,034/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Franklin safe? What is the crime rate?
Franklin Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 154 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 Simpson County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Franklin?
Franklin has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Franklin?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Franklin. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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