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Franklin

A township of 1,191 people in Wayne County, Indiana
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Franklin

Township in Indiana, United States
1,319Population
28.4 sq miArea
1,148 ftElevation

Franklin Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,370 and it contained 534 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Franklin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Richmond (40%), Center (3%) and Muncie (2%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Richmond
40%
Center
3%
Muncie
2%
Wayne
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Franklin →

Health in Franklin

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

1worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Reid HealthRichmond · 6.5 mi · ER
Meridian Health Services - RichmondRichmond · 6.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47341, 47374, 47355 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Franklin →

Natural hazards in Franklin

52
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Franklin →

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Franklin has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: New Paris Branch LibraryNew Paris · 7.5 miles · 28 hrs a week

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