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A town of 519 people in Jackson County, Wisconsin
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About Franklin

Town in Wisconsin, United States
519Population
36.6 sq miArea
1,119 ftElevation

Franklin is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 519 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Franklin is located in the town. The ghost town of Rogneys was also located in the town.

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Health in Franklin

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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3worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Black River Memorial HospitalBlack River Falls · 13.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Black River Falls Dental CenterBlack River Falls · 16 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54642, 54627, 54659 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Franklin →

Natural hazards in Franklin

64
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Franklin →

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School Grade B-

The public schools Franklin’s kids attend outperform 50% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Taylor Memorial LibraryTaylor · 8.3 miles · 22 hrs a week
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