Franklin
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Outdoors in Franklin
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About Franklin
Township in Indiana, United StatesFranklin Township is one of twelve townships in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,297.
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Work & commute in Franklin
Full picture →Most working residents leave Franklin for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Plainfield (10%), Center (10%) and Danville (7%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Health in Franklin
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 49% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Indiana
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Franklin
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Franklin
Full climate →Franklin has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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