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About Franklin

Town in Alabama, United States
590Population
4.5 sq miArea
351 ftElevation

Franklin is a rural town in Macon County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 590.

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Most working residents leave Franklin for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Montgomery (21%), Tuskegee (16%) and Auburn (8%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Montgomery
21%
Tuskegee
16%
Auburn
8%
Opelika
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Franklin →

Health in Franklin

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8better than AL·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Community HospitalTallassee · 9.3 mi · ER
Tuskegee Quality Health CareTuskegee · 5.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Franklin · CMS · HRSAHealth in Franklin →

Natural hazards in Franklin

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Franklin →

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Franklin has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.

60° / 37°Winter
77° / 52°Spring
90° / 69°Summer
77° / 54°Fall
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Nearest: Macon County - Tuskegee Public LibraryTuskegee · 6 miles · 29 hrs a week
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