Franklin County, Kansas
Among the top 15% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
- top 11% for sunny days
- top 12% for amenities nearby
- bottom 15% for estimated total tax burden
Franklin County is a county in Kansas with about 26,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sunny days, amenities nearby, and unemployment. It rates lower on property tax rate and estimated total tax burden.
Official websitefranklincoks.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 43% of US counties
Home Value$176k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$882better than 38% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 23% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.47%better than 15% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.38%better than 15% of US counties
Unemployment2.6%better than 88% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.8 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.3 inbetter than 55% of US counties
Sunny Days275 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 39% of US counties
Comfortable Days60 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.7better than 55% of US counties
School Quality52.9better than 47% of US counties
Violent Crime996/100kbetter than 36% of US counties
Property Crime1231/100kbetter than 35% of US counties
Community
Population25,96850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.238th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1528th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0052nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3950th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.5%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.6%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 52% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 60% of US counties
Airport Distance59 mibetter than 74% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.2%better than 37% of US counties
Amenities Nearby11.17better than 88% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 85% 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 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Franklin County?
- The median home value in Franklin County is $176k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Franklin County?
- Median household income in Franklin County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Franklin County?
- Median gross rent in Franklin County is $882 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Franklin County safe?
- Franklin County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 996/100k (better than 36%). Property crime is 1231/100k.
- What is the weather like in Franklin County?
- Franklin County averages 79°F in July and 30°F in January, with 39.8 in of annual precipitation and about 275 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Franklin County?
- Public-school quality in Franklin County is about average, scoring better than 47% 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 24 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)