Franklin, NE

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 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
908 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,121 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$93,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$391 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$417 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
1
Nebraska
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

Franklin County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 25
Feb 1 5 30
Mar 2 3 40
Apr 2 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 3 0 71
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 2 38
Dec 1 4 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 38, NE
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Schools

Franklin Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Franklin Secondary School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Wilcox-Hildreth Middle School
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
Alma High School
22 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Nebraska at Kearney
42 miles, N • 2.3 star
Hastings College
46 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Central Community College
63 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Smith County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
44 miles, N • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
69 miles, NE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
88 miles, SW • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
114 miles, S • 1 star
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