Franklin County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,418 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,734 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$254,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$555 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$810 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 52
Feb 4 0 55
Mar 5 0 60
Apr 3 0 66
May 3 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 7 0 81
Aug 8 0 81
Sep 6 0 78
Oct 3 0 70
Nov 3 0 61
Dec 3 0 54

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, FL State Senate District 3, FL State House District 7, FL
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Schools

Franklin County Alternative School
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
Franklin County School
6 miles, N • 2.3 star
First Baptist Christian School
11 miles, NW • 5 star

Colleges

Tallahassee Community College
60 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lively Technical College
60 miles, NE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf
29 miles, NW • 5 star
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
60 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Tallahassee International Airport
57 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
119 miles, E • 1 star