Franklin, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
6,557 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,278 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$98,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$415 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$600 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Mary Parish
6
Morgan City Urban Area
6
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Mary Parish
7
Morgan City Urban Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 52
Feb 4 0 55
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 4 0 68
May 4 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 7 0 82
Sep 6 0 78
Oct 4 0 70
Nov 4 0 62
Dec 5 0 54

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, LA State Senate District 21, LA State House District 50, LA
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Schools

Franklin Junior High School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
WP Foster Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Hanson Memorial High School
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

Remington College-Lafayette Campus
41 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Franklin Foundation Hospital
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Ochsner St Mary
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Iberia Medical Center
22 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
105 miles, NW • 1 star
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