Franklin, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
387 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,071 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$213,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$488 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pendleton County
2
West Virginia
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

Pendleton County
2
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 16 29
Feb 3 12 31
Mar 4 10 38
Apr 4 2 49
May 5 0 58
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 5 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 3 42
Dec 4 11 32

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 (34%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 11, WV Delegate District 67, WV
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Schools

Franklin Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Pendleton County Middle/High School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Brandywine Elementary School
5 miles, SE • 3.7 star
North Fork Elementary School
9 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Bridgewater College
27 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Eastern Mennonite University
27 miles, SE • 1.9 star
James Madison University
29 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Grant Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Sentara Rmh Medical Center
30 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Davis Medical Center
34 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
59 miles, SE • 1 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
79 miles, W • 1 star
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