FranklinKS
A town of 253. Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns.
What makes Franklin stand out
The thing Franklin does most differently from other towns.
253 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Franklin’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Franklin. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Franklin
Most working residents leave Franklin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Scott (27%), Iola (5%) and Wichita (4%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Franklin beats the Kansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Franklin | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 6.7% |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Franklin has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
100% of working residents leave Franklin for work
Where Franklin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Franklin
Township in Kansas, United States
Franklin Township is a township in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 312.
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- Population
- 304
- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 902 ft