FranklinWI
A town of 527. Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.
What makes Franklin stand out
The 2 things Franklin does most differently from other towns.
527 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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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Wisconsin High School Football Composite RankingsOn3 · Sep 28
- Madison West vs Franklin - Boys Junior Varsity Soccer 09/19/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 19
- Franklin Dentist, The Opal Dental Co., Relocates to New Franklin, WI, Marking New Operational Milestonefinance.yahoo.com · Sep 2
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Franklin. Another town gets a different order.
Franklin’s public schools outperform 50% of Wisconsin districts
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 | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek School Private | 1–8 | 16 |
Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Franklin beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Franklin | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 16.5% | 13.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 63.4% | 67.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Franklin
Most working residents leave Franklin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Black River Falls (16%), La Crosse (8%) and Brockway (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Franklin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
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
Town in Wisconsin, United States
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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- Population
- 519
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,119 ft