Franklin, Virginia
Quick Statistics
Franklin is a community in Franklin City, Virginia, home to about 8,250 people spread across 8.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,160 a year, and a typical home is worth about $256,600. About 33.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Franklin ranks number 151 of 681 in population, number 357 in median household income, number 312 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Franklin typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 4 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Camptown, VA | 2.6 mi. | 834 |
| 2. | Carrsville, VA | 5.8 mi. | 363 |
| 3. | Courtland, VA | 7.0 mi. | 1,579 |
| 4. | Sedley, VA | 7.0 mi. | 568 |
| 5. | Newsoms, VA | 10.9 mi. | 289 |
| 6. | Como, NC | 13.2 mi. | 123 |
| 7. | Windsor, VA | 14.3 mi. | 2,852 |
| 8. | Capron, VA | 14.5 mi. | 148 |
What is the population of Franklin, Virginia?
Franklin has a population of about 8,250 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Franklin, Virginia in?
Franklin is located in Franklin City, Virginia.
What is the median home value in Franklin, Virginia?
The median home value in Franklin is about $256,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Franklin, Virginia?
The median personal income in Franklin is about $36,160 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Franklin, Virginia?
Since 1950, 2 tornadoes have been recorded in Franklin City. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Franklin, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 4 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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