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A township of 2,904 people in Wright County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0.4%118 of 26,365 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves241 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Franklin

Township in Minnesota, United States
2,885Population
43.9 sq miArea
932 ftElevation

Franklin Township is a rural township in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The township population was 2,774 at the 2000 census.

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Living in Franklin

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Most working residents leave Franklin for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Delano (15%), Minneapolis (9%) and Plymouth (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Delano
15%
Minneapolis
9%
Plymouth
5%
Minnetonka
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Franklin →

Health in Franklin

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

6better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ridgeview Medical CenterWaconia · 13 mi · ER
Odhc ShakopeeShakopee · 23.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55328, 55363, 55388 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Franklin →

Natural hazards in Franklin

67
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% 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 cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 9°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
57° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: Delano Public LibraryDelano · 2.8 miles · 42 hrs a week
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