Franklin County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
9,977 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,648 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$466 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$527 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 16
Feb 1 6 21
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 47
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 8 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 28, IA State House District 55, IA
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Schools

Hampton-Dumont High School
3 miles, E • 4.6 star
South Side Elementary School
4 miles, E • 4.6 star
Hampton-Dumont Middle School
4 miles, E • 4.1 star

Colleges

Ellsworth Community College
14 miles, S • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
North Iowa Area Community College
30 miles, NE • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
19 miles, NW • 5 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
23 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
46 miles, SE • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
86 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Rochester International Airport
90 miles, NE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, SE • 1.4 star