Franklin, Connecticut

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Population in 2010: 1,922.
Population change since 2000: +4.7%
 
Males: 984  (51.2%)
Females: 938  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

44.1 years
Connecticut median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 06254.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $96,629 (it was $62,083 in 2000)
Franklin:

$96,629
CT:

$83,771

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $43,835 (it was $25,477 in 2000)

Franklin town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $301,415 (it was $145,500 in 2000)
Franklin:

$301,415
CT:

$311,500

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $320,495; detached houses: $339,487; townhouses or other attached units: $229,589; in 2-unit structures: $269,517; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $216,676; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $215,641; mobile homes: $29,210; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $770,233
March 2022 cost of living index in Franklin: 102.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Franklin, CT (2010)
    • 1,81694.5%White alone
    • 432.2%Hispanic
    • 221.1%Asian alone
    • 201.0%Two or more races
    • 110.6%Black alone
    • 100.5%American Indian alone

Races in Franklin detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Franklin, Connecticut as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Franklin is 1,922 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (14.0%), French (13.1%), Irish (13.0%), French Canadian (12.6%), German (12.2%), Italian (11.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/1786

Elevation: 405 feet

Land area: 19.5 square miles.

Population density: 99 people per square mile   (very low).

Franklin, Connecticut map

40 residents are foreign born (1.3% Europe, 0.5% North America).

This town:

2.2%
Connecticut:

10.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Franklin town:

1.7% ($2,415)
Connecticut:

1.8% ($2,961)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, CT (22.8 miles , pop. 54,740).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (73.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (104.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Baltic, CT (1.8 miles ),
Sprague, CT (2.0 miles ),
Bozrah, CT (2.1 miles ),
Lebanon, CT (2.3 miles ),
Norwich, CT (2.4 miles ),
South Windham, CT (2.5 miles ),
Lisbon, CT (2.6 miles ),
Scotland, CT (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.61 N, Longitude: 72.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 860

Distribution of median household income in Franklin, CT in 2021
Franklin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $310,000
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $243,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $195,000
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $255,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $239,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $295,400
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $261,700
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $272,500
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $317,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $325,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $185,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $186,800
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $262,100
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $191,700
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $156,800
  • 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $155,400
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $141,800
  • 2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $129,900
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Franklin, CT residents
Average permit cost in Franklin, CT
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.0%
Connecticut:

4.3%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Franklin, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Public administration (8.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.3%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.7%)
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Franklin, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)

Average climate in Franklin, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 69.2. This is about average.

City:

69.2
U.S.:

74.2
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 1.35. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.35
U.S.:

5.56
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 32.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 5.87. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.87
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Franklin-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.0 miles away from the Franklin town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 8/21/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.5 miles away from the town center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Franklin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 196.8 miles away from Franklin center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 215.6 miles away from Franklin center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 214.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 133.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 157.0 miles away from Franklin center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 198.1 miles away from Franklin center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in New London County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Blizzards: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Franklin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Franklin:

  • BACKUS HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • INTERIM HEALTH CARE OF EASTERN (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • NORWICHTOWN REHABILITATION AND C (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • UNITED COMM SVCS INC PHN DEPT-HOSPICE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • ELMACHRI REST HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • DOUGLAS MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WINDHAM, CT)

Amtrak stations near Franklin:

  • 14 miles: FOXWOOD CASINO (LEDYARD, ROUTE 2) - Bus Station
  • 18 miles: NEW LONDON (27 WATER ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Operable nuclear power plants near Franklin:

  • 18 miles: Millstone 1 and 2 in Waterford, CT.
  • 18 miles: Millstone 3 in Waterford, CT.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Franklin:

  • Three Rivers Community College (about 8 miles; Norwich, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,897)
  • Eastern Connecticut State University (about 9 miles; Willimantic, CT; FT enrollment: 4,985)
  • University of Connecticut (about 15 miles; Storrs, CT; FT enrollment: 22,037)
  • Connecticut College (about 16 miles; New London, CT; FT enrollment: 2,068)
  • Manchester Community College (about 25 miles; Manchester, CT; FT enrollment: 4,667)
  • Wesleyan University (about 27 miles; Middletown, CT; FT enrollment: 3,517)
  • Goodwin College (about 28 miles; East Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 3,017)

Public elementary/middle school in Franklin:

See full list of schools located in Franklin

Library in Franklin:

  • JANET CARLSON CALVERT LIBRARY (Operating income: $55,160; Location: 5A TYLER DRIVE; 9,120 books; 18 e-books; 50 audio materials; 970 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 42 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Franklin: Lebanon Station (A), Franklin Station (B), Four-H Club Camp (C), Franklin Town Hall (D), Franklin Volunteer Fire Department (E), Blue Slope Country Museum (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Franklin: Franklin Congregational Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Pautipaug Cemetery (1), Plains Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Kahn Ponds (A), Mahoney Pond (B), Gagers Pond (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: McCarthys Brook (A), Mountain Brook (B), Johnnycake Brook (C), Bailey Brook (D), Bellows Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Lafayette S. Foster - Politician, Uriah Tracy - Politician.

New London County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.9%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.0%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.5%
Whole state:

7.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.4%
Whole state:

3.9%
15 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
5 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Franklin:

Marital status in Franklin, CT
  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 64.5%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

For population 25 years and over in Franklin:

  • High school or higher: 89.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Connecticut average:

12.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Franklin, CT (based on New London County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic84,76534
Mainline Protestant18,99379
Evangelical Protestant9,32075
Other5,02232
Black Protestant2,59410
Orthodox2,4564
None150,905-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 48
Here:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
New London County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 36
New London County:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 85
This county:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 264
This county:

10.01 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

9.19 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.6%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
New London County:

22.4%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.5%
Connecticut:

15.8%

6.16% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($81,025 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.16%
Connecticut average:

5.79%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($359 average AGI)
New London County:

0.04%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Hartford County, CT  0.57% ($109,593 average AGI)
from Windham County, CT  0.54% ($50,034)
from Middlesex County, CT  0.44% ($81,353)


6.02% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($71,482 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.02%
Connecticut average:

5.82%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($502 average AGI)
New London County:

0.05%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Hartford County, CT  0.42% ($59,648 average AGI)
to Windham County, CT  0.41% ($47,520)
to Middlesex County, CT  0.38% ($83,579)

Businesses in Franklin, CT

  • 7-Eleven: 1
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Franklin:

  • WICH (1310 AM; 5 kW; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INCORPORATED)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WILI (1400 AM; 1 kW; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: THE NUTMEG BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Franklin:

  • WILI-FM (98.3 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: NUTMEG BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WECS (90.1 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE COLLEGE)
  • WCTY (97.7 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INC.)
  • WBMW (106.5 FM; LEDYARD, CT; Owner: RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
  • WHUS (91.7 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES, THE UNIV. OF CT)
  • WKNL (100.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • W258AC (99.5 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQGN-FM (105.5 FM; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WDRC-FM (102.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Franklin:

  • WEDN (Channel 53; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • Franklin, Connecticut
  • Fatal accident count37
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents64
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:22
  • Fatalities41
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents94
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Connecticut average
  • Fatal accident count8264
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents12116
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3402
  • Fatalities8917
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents20017
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents785
See more detailed statistics of Franklin fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.9mTotal length
  • 4,160Total average daily traffic
  • 194Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,181Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Franklin)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Franklin, CT)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Dr Knott Dr (Lat: 41.602861 Lon: -72.144500), Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: WPJE379,
    Assigned Frequencies: 954.350 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2021, Expiration Date: 04/09/2031, Registrant: J & S Radio Sales Inc, 1147 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226, Phone: (860) 456-2667, Fax: (860) 456-4479, Email:
  • 85-FRANKLIN, 89 Dr Nott Rd (Lat: 41.597667 Lon: -72.144972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.5 m, Overall height: 96.6 m, Call Sign: WPSZ438,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6375.14 MHz, 6775.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2021, Expiration Date: 08/13/2031, Certifier: Michael A Stemmler, Registrant: State Of Connecticut, 1111 Country Club Rd, Middletown, CT 06457, Phone: (860) 685-8080, Fax: (860) 685-8362, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2
  • 0.4 Miles (0.6km) South Of Franklin (Lat: 41.602861 Lon: -72.144500), Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: KNKJ696,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.325 MHz, Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancellation Date: 06/05/1999, Registrant: Fowler Communications, Inc., 156 Route 171, Woodstock, CT 06267
  • FRANKLIN, Meeting House Hill End Of Doctor Nott Rd. (Lat: 41.602861 Lon: -72.144500), Structure height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: KNKJ782,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2018, Expiration Date: 07/01/2028, Certifier: J. Roy Pottle, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: K1WJ, Licensee ID: L00311023, Grant Date: 02/27/1997, Expiration Date: 02/27/2007, Cancellation Date: 08/26/2001, Certifier: Ernest W Jennings, Registrant: Ernest W Jennings, 17 Lydia Ln, Franklin, CT 06254
  • Call Sign: KB1EEO, Licensee ID: L01476372, Grant Date: 05/23/2019, Expiration Date: 06/14/2029, Certifier: Glen A Manning, Registrant: Glen A Manning, 26 Meeting House Hill Rd, Franklin, CT 06254
  • Call Sign: KE6KCB, Licensee ID: L00602871, Grant Date: 06/13/2014, Expiration Date: 07/15/2024, Certifier: Lisa A Doyle, Registrant: Lisa A Doyle, 452 Route 32, N Franklin, CT 06254
  • Call Sign: KN1DPS, Grant Date: 01/28/1999, Expiration Date: 01/28/2009, Cancellation Date: 01/29/2011, Registrant: Dennis N Goderre, 205 Baltic Rd, Franklin, CT 06254
  • Call Sign: WB1FWQ, Licensee ID: L00182635, Grant Date: 07/29/1997, Expiration Date: 09/24/2006, Cancellation Date: 12/28/1999, Registrant: Robert B Munro, 55 Ayer Rd, Franklin, CT 06254-1201
  • Call Sign: KC1NNI, Licensee ID: L02362268, Grant Date: 07/23/2020, Expiration Date: 07/23/2030, Certifier: Jake J Benjamin, Registrant: Jake J Benjamin, 170 Pleasure Hill Rd, N Franklin, CT 06254-1007

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Franklin, CT
  • 81.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.1%Wood
  • 5.8%Electricity
  • 5.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Franklin, CT
  • 76.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.1%Wood
  • 8.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.3%Electricity


Franklin compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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