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City in Missouri, United StatesFranklin is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States. It is located along the Missouri River in the central part of the state. Located in a rural area, the city had a population of 70 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. As the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe Trail, the community played a major role in the westward expansion of the United States.
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Housing in Franklin
The median sale price was $110,000 in March 2026.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Franklin
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Franklin
Full climate →Franklin has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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