Franklin County, Illinois
Among the top 21% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
- top 3% for violent crime
- top 3% for property crime
- bottom 14% for property tax rate
Franklin County is a county in Illinois with about 38,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and park & nature access. It rates lower on sales tax and property tax rate.
Official websitefranklincountyil.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in3.1 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 40% of US counties
Home Value$88k5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$725better than 73% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 83% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.51%better than 14% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.51%better than 32% of US counties
Unemployment6.7%better than 19% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.0 in57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.9 inbetter than 54% of US counties
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 27% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.9better than 19% of US counties
School Quality59.0better than 58% of US counties
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Community
Population37,81061st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.266th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.096th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4862nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.8%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.9%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 32% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 51% of US counties
Airport Distance93 mibetter than 53% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.1%better than 43% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.55better than 70% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 88% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Franklin County an affordable place to live?
- Franklin County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 40% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Franklin County?
- The median home value in Franklin County is $88k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Franklin County?
- Median household income in Franklin County is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Franklin County?
- Median gross rent in Franklin County is $725 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Franklin County safe?
- Franklin County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 97%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Franklin County?
- Franklin County averages 79°F in July and 34°F in January, with 46.0 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Franklin County?
- Public-school quality in Franklin County is about average, scoring better than 58% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Franklin County?
- The average one-way commute in Franklin County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)