FranklinKS
A town of 161. Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns.
Population
161
residents
Median home value
$122K
Census ACS
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
43.8
years
What makes Franklin stand out
The thing Franklin does most differently from other towns.
Small town
161 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Franklin’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Franklin. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Franklin beats the Kansas average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Kansas
8 better19 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Franklin | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7% | 11.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.3% | 13% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.1% | 8.1% |
Hanover Hospital
6.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
55th
percentile among KS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Franklin has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–40°
Spring41–65°
Summer64–87°
Fall42–67°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →