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Population in 2014: 598 (0% urban, 100% rural). Population change since 2000: +2.0%
 
Males: 303  (50.8%)
Females: 295  (49.2%)
Median resident age:  41.3 years
Illinois median age:  37.2 years

Zip codes: 62638.

Estimated median household income in 2013: $40,486 (it was $39,375 in 2000)
Franklin:

$40,486
IL:

$56,210

Estimated per capita income in 2013: $25,985 (it was $16,327 in 2000)

Franklin village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2013: $78,613 (it was $59,700 in 2000)
Franklin:

$78,613
IL:

$169,600

Median gross rent in 2013: $670.

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  • Races in Franklin, IL (2010)

    Franklin races chart
    • 58696.1%White alone
    • 101.6%Two or more races
    • 101.6%Hispanic
    • 20.3%American Indian alone
    • 20.3%Other race alone

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

Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Franklin: 85.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: United States (21.9%), German (18.1%), English (16.1%), Irish (13.6%), Dutch (2.1%), Ukrainian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/25/1887

Elevation: 693 feet

Land area: 0.73 square miles.

Population density: 818 people per square mile   (low).

Franklin,IL real estate house value index trend

Franklin, Illinois map

For population 25 years and over in Franklin:

  • High school or higher: 86.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Franklin village:

  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 62.6%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 2.3%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

4 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.7%
Illinois:

14.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2013: $1,999 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2013: $1,225 (2.2%)

Franklin satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (23.9 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (69.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (197.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Waverly, IL (2.3 miles ), Woodson, IL (3.1 miles ), New Berlin, IL (3.2 miles ), Scottville, IL (3.2 miles) , Modesto, IL (3.2 miles ), Murrayville, IL (3.3 miles ), Loami, IL (3.4 miles ), South Jacksonville, IL (3.4 miles ).

Latitude: 39.62 N, Longitude: 90.05 W

Area code: 217

Franklin household income distribution Franklin home values distribution

Crime rates in Franklin by Year
Type 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Murders 0000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 0000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 0010000
per 100,000 0.00.0171.20.00.00.00.0
Burglaries 0000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Thefts 0110000
per 100,000 0.0172.4171.20.00.00.00.0
Auto thefts 0000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Arson 0000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 306.3) 0.07.142.50.00.00.00.0

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Unemployment in September 2015:
Here:

4.3%
Illinois:

5.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Population change in the 1990s: -48 (-7.6%).
Most common industries in 2013 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (20%)
  • Manufacturing (16%)
  • Other services, except public administration (13%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Retail trade (20%)
  • Manufacturing (16%)
  • Other services, except public administration (13%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (4%)
Most common occupations in 2013 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction and extraction occupations (22%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (10%)
  • Transportation occupations (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Personal care and service occupations (8%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (8%)
  • Sales and related occupations (7%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (24%)
  • Sales and related occupations (17%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (11%)
  • Production occupations (9%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (7%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (6%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (6%)

Work and jobs in Franklin: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Franklin, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Franklin-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 76% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.5 miles away from the Franklin village center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.2 miles away from the village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Franklin-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 141.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 128.4 miles away from Franklin center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 166.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 172.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 142.2 miles away from Franklin center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 126.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Morgan County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Franklin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Franklin:

  • JACKSONVILLE DEVELOPMENTAL CTR (Hospital, about 12 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • A R C OF JACKSONVILLE, LTD, THE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • CAMPBELL COURT (Hospital, about 13 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • DOUGLAS TERRACE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • ANNA TERRACE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-JACKSONVILLE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • NORTH CHURCH NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Franklin:

  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 25 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 25 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 47 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 58 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • Millikin University (about 60 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Lindenwood University (about 63 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • Richland Community College (about 64 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)

Public high school in Franklin:

Public elementary/middle school in Franklin:

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Notable location: Franklin Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Franklin Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Morgan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 54.8. This is better than average.

City:

54.8
U.S.:

74.7

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.552. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.552
U.S.:

1.912

Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 31.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.7
U.S.:

32.0

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 16.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.9
U.S.:

20.0

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0102. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0102
U.S.:

0.0138
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2013: 22.6%
(20.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This village:  2.5 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  65.6%
Whole state:  65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  11.7%
Whole state:  6.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Banks with branches in Franklin (2011 data):

  • Franklin Bank: at 101 West Street, branch established on 1934/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $40.4 mil, Deposits: $36.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Franklin Bancshares, Inc

Educational Attainment (%) in 2013

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2013

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Illinois average:

12.4

Franklin travel time to work - commute Franklin mode of transportation to work chart

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012

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Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Franklin village (based on Morgan County data)

ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,93423
Evangelical Protestant5,85129
Catholic4,4954
Other6353
Black Protestant2993
None18,333-
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: 4
Morgan County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Morgan County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Morgan County:

5.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Here:

8.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Morgan County:

27.4%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

6.5%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

43.1%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Franklin:

47.2%
State:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Franklin:

30.9
Illinois:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Franklin:

22.4%
Illinois:

21.1%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Franklin:

12.8%
Illinois:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Franklin:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Franklin:

44.9%
State:

33.2%

General health condition:
Franklin:

51.0%
Illinois:

55.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Franklin:

83.8%
Illinois:

79.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Franklin, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 13$4,990
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$1,577
Water Supply 2$2,937$17,6220$0
Totals for Government 2$2,937$17,62216$6,567

Franklin government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $268,000 ($448.16)
    Water Utilities: $116,000 ($193.98)
    Financial Administration: $87,000 ($145.48)
    Regular Highways: $70,000 ($117.06)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($3.34)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $9,000 ($15.05)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $90,000 ($150.50)

Franklin government finances - Revenue in 2002 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $15,000 ($25.08)
    Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($23.41)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $260,000 ($434.78)
    Water Utilities: $110,000 ($183.95)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $73,000 ($122.07)
    Highways: $17,000 ($28.43)
  • Tax - Property: $23,000 ($38.46)

Franklin government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $315,000 ($526.76)

5.01% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($32,818 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.01%
Illinois average:

4.45%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from Sangamon County, IL  0.89% ($33,475 average AGI)
from Cass County, IL  0.50% ($37,970)
from Scott County, IL  0.38% ($35,882)


5.28% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($35,192 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.28%
Illinois average:

4.96%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to Sangamon County, IL  1.13% ($40,176 average AGI)
to Cass County, IL  0.31% ($31,548)
to Scott County, IL  0.24% ($25,438)

Strongest AM radio stations in Franklin:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WJIL (1550 AM; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Franklin:

  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNNS (98.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WDBR (103.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WIBI (91.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • W201BL (88.1 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFMB-FM (104.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCVS-FM (96.7 FM; VIRDEN, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQLZ (92.7 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WSCT (90.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • WTSG (90.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WOLG (95.9 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: COVENANT NETWORK)
  • WQQL (101.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Franklin:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WCFN (Channel 49; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • W08DP (Channel 8; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC'L TELECOMM. CORPORATION)
  • W33AY (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W28BE (Channel 28; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: THE MARIAN CENTER)

Franklin fatal accident list:

Jun 1, 1985 01:15 AM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 4m13ftTotal length
  • 2,150Total average daily traffic
  • 252Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Rr 1 2 1/2 Miles Ne (Lat: 39.637000 Lon: -90.019556), Call Sign: WXC909, Licensee ID: L00114000
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHzGrant Date: 05/07/1998, Expiration Date: 05/20/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2003Registrant: Richard Bergschneider, Franklin, IL 62638
  • 217 West Street (Lat: 39.620556 Lon: -90.048611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQKL777
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHzGrant Date: 07/08/2009, Expiration Date: 07/08/2019, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2012, Certifier: Robert LeedhamRegistrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • FRANKLIN, 2 Km South Of Franklin (Lat: 39.602556 Lon: -90.046500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 279.1 m, Overall height: 297.5 m, Call Sign: WPWY416
    Assigned Frequencies: 7062.50 MHzGrant Date: 02/07/2003, Expiration Date: 12/01/2021, Certifier: Richard S PlotkinRegistrant: John F.X. Browne & Associates Pc, 38500 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, Phone: (248) 642-6226, Fax: (248) 642-6027, Email:
  • Franklin, 2 Km South Of Franklin (Lat: 39.602556 Lon: -90.046500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 279.1 m, Overall height: 297.5 m, Call Sign: WPXI301
    Assigned Frequencies: 7112.50 MHzGrant Date: 04/09/2003, Expiration Date: 12/01/2021, Certifier: Richard PlotkinRegistrant: John F.X. Browne & Associates Pc, 38500 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, Phone: (248) 642-6226, Fax: (248) 642-6027, Email:
  • CBW Rees Elevator, Lat: 39.634472 Lon: -90.094306, Type: Silo, Structure height: 37 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQIY832
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHzGrant Date: 06/24/2008, Expiration Date: 06/24/2018, Certifier: Tyler D TreatRegistrant: Corn Belt Wireless, Inc., 243 North Pearl Street, Waverly, IL 62692, Phone: (217) 435-2222, Fax: (217) 435-2223, Email:
  • FRNF365A270, Lat: 39.618611 Lon: -90.046139, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQLX341
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHzGrant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 03/25/2020, Certifier: Bret WestwoodRegistrant: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 887-4524, Email:
  • FRANKLIN, Chilten St (Lat: 39.622972 Lon: -90.037778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 56 m, Overall height: 58 m, Call Sign: WQNW942
    Assigned Frequencies: 11365.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHzGrant Date: 06/22/2011, Expiration Date: 06/22/2021, Certifier: Sean MiddletonRegistrant: Illinois Electric Cooperative, 2 South Main Street, Winchester, IL 62694, Phone: (217) 742-3831, Fax: (217) 742-3831, Email:
  • FRANKLIN WT, East St (Lat: 39.622528 Lon: -90.048806), Type: Tank, Structure height: 44 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQWC556, Licensee ID: L01070685
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+12 more)Grant Date: 07/16/2015, Expiration Date: 07/16/2025, Certifier: Joseph H RoyerRegistrant: Royell Communications, Inc., 126 N. Hobson St., Virden, IL 62690, Phone: (217) 965-3699, Fax: (217) 965-3951, Email:
  • BENTON, 501 Grain Street (Lat: 37.993611 Lon: -88.914444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WBU36
    Assigned Frequencies: 6735.00 MHzGrant Date: 01/20/2010, Expiration Date: 04/12/2020Registrant: Prokarma, 222 S 15th St Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 233-3179, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: WA9VWM, Grant Date: 05/10/1994, Expiration Date: 05/10/2004, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2006, Registrant: Harvey M Smith, 420 Main St, Franklin, IL 62638
  • Call Sign: WB9BZX, Licensee ID: L01119845, Grant Date: 03/15/2016, Expiration Date: 06/06/2026, Registrant: Allen G Gerberding, 383 Gerberding Ln, Franklin, IL 62638-9741

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

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  • TOLER REGGIE, 426 Main St, Franklin, IL 62638
    Certificate: D002636 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 12/04/2006, Expiration Date: 12/03/2007

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE AVIATION HORNET (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 56980 , Serial Number: 6086, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 12/28/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Reggie Toler, 426 Main St, Franklin, IL 62638
  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE BREEZE LX (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 8611T , Serial Number: 16429, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 06/24/2007
    Registrant (Individual): C Reggie Toler, 426 Main St, Franklin, IL 62638
  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE AVIATION DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 909WX , Serial Number: 16504, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 04/10/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Reggie Toler, 426 Main St, Franklin, IL 62638
  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE AVIATION DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 99WX , Serial Number: 4938, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 12/23/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Cecil R Toler, 426 Main St, Franklin, IL 62638

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 9
Most common first names in Franklin, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1074.5 years
John1079.6 years
William977.4 years
Harold874.4 years
James776.9 years
Robert775.9 years
Charles673.7 years
Gladys587.4 years
Margaret584.0 years
Sarah486.8 years
Most common last names in Franklin, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Seymour1283.2 years
Rawlings780.3 years
White777.3 years
Bergschneide781.1 years
Dodsworth573.2 years
Stewart568.2 years
Rees577.4 years
Smith578.4 years
Oxley577.2 years
Ryan480.8 years

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)

Franklin compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 4 other airmen in this city.
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