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A borough of 278 people in Pennsylvania
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Scene on the Allegheny1905
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Scene on the Allegheny, 1905

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About Franklin

Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1868Established
278Population
0.6 sq miArea
1,247 ftElevation

Franklin is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census the borough population was 323, down from 442 at the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Franklin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Johnstown (18%), Richland (15%) and Windber (6%). Half commute less than 7 miles.

Johnstown
18%
Richland
15%
Windber
6%
East Taylor
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Franklin →

Health in Franklin

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3worse than PA

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 2 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Conemaugh Memorial Medical CenterJohnstown · 3.1 mi · ER
Johnstown Family Health CenterJohnstown · 2.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Franklin · CMS · HRSAHealth in Franklin →

Natural hazards in Franklin

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Climate in Franklin

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Franklin has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 74 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 21°Winter
60° / 36°Spring
81° / 57°Summer
63° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Cambria County Library System - Admin UnitJohnstown · 2.3 miles · 61 hrs a week

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