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Population in 2014: 3,776 (89% urban, 11% rural). Population change since 2000: +3.3%
 
Males: 2,010  (53.2%)
Females: 1,766  (46.8%)
Median resident age:  44.8 years
Louisiana median age:  36.4 years

Zip codes: 70438.

Estimated median household income in 2015: $29,363 (it was $20,955 in 2000)
Franklinton:

$29,363
LA:

$45,727

Estimated per capita income in 2015: $17,969 (it was $11,273 in 2000)

Franklinton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $130,656 (it was $52,600 in 2000)
Franklinton:

$130,656
LA:

$155,600

Mean prices in 2015: All housing units: $141,865; Detached houses: $151,586; Mobile homes: $20,047

Median gross rent in 2015: $513.

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  • Races in Franklinton, LA (2010)

    Franklinton races chart
    • 1,98851.5%Black alone
    • 1,77646.0%White alone
    • 581.5%Hispanic
    • 230.6%Two or more races
    • 60.2%American Indian alone
    • 50.1%Asian alone
    • 10.03%Other race alone

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

Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Franklinton: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: American (7.7%), English (7.3%), Irish (7.0%), French (5.6%), Italian (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 155 feet

Land area: 4.14 square miles.

Population density: 912 people per square mile   (low).

Franklinton,LA real estate house value index trend

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For population 25 years and over in Franklinton:

  • High school or higher: 74.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Franklinton town:

  • Never married: 29.8%
  • Now married: 44.6%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 13.6%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

21 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.5%
Louisiana:

4.0%



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists there were 80 registered sex offenders living in Franklinton, Louisiana as of June 26, 2017.
The ratio of number of residents in Franklinton to the number of sex offenders is 48 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Franklinton town:  0.4% ($199)
Louisiana:  0.3% ($199)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kenner, LA (58.3 miles , pop. 70,517).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: New Orleans, LA (60.8 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (321.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Folsom, LA (3.9 miles ), Bogalusa, LA (4.2 miles ), Tylertown, MS (4.3 miles ), Varnado, LA (4.4 miles ), Sun, LA (4.5 miles ), Angie, LA (4.6 miles ), Tangipahoa, LA (4.6 miles ), Osyka, MS (4.7 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 11 buildings, average cost: $57,600
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $131,400
  • 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $87,900
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $93,700
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $76,900
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $45,800
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $53,200
  • 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $53,200
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $100,400
  • 2006: 24 buildings, average cost: $133,600
  • 2007: 20 buildings, average cost: $101,200

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 30.85 N, Longitude: 90.15 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,697 (+44.3%)
Workers who live and work in this town: 672 (53.5%)

Area code: 985

Franklinton household income distribution Franklinton home values distribution

Crime rates in Franklinton by Year
Type 2001 2002 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Murders 0100021000020
per 100,000 0.027.30.00.00.053.826.60.00.00.00.053.00.0
Rapes 0335221122123
per 100,000 0.081.882.0136.253.753.826.626.551.451.626.353.079.8
Robberies 41274883151954
per 100,000 109.5327.2191.4108.9214.9215.179.826.5128.525.8237.0132.4106.4
Assaults 39192615384332231616122019
per 100,000 1,067.3518.0711.0408.51,020.71,156.2851.3609.9411.1412.7316.0529.5505.6
Burglaries 47654240524950465839483642
per 100,000 1,286.31,772.11,148.51,089.31,396.71,317.61,330.11,219.81,490.21,005.91,263.8953.11,117.6
Theft 20031124422122920918716613311412792157
per 100,000 5,473.58,478.76,672.16,018.56,151.05,619.84,974.74,402.03,417.32,940.43,343.92,435.84,177.8
Auto thefts 6161471256763849
per 100,000 164.2436.2382.8190.6322.3134.4159.6185.6154.277.4210.6105.9239.5
Arson 0402001000001
per 100,000 0.0109.10.054.50.00.026.60.00.00.00.00.026.6
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 282.0) 550.7794.3643.2555.6681.2774.1573.6427.5415.2325.8394.4466.5461.4

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime rate in Franklinton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 24 (24 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.19
Louisiana average:

3.98
Unemployment in September 2015:
Here:

7.5%
Louisiana:

6.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -455 (-11.1%).
Most common industries in 2015 (%)
Males Females
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (20%)
  • Other services, except public administration (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Health care and social assistance (10%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Educational services (25%)
  • Health care and social assistance (23%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
Most common occupations in 2015 (%)
Males Females
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (17%)
  • Production occupations (11%)
  • Business and financial operations occupations (8%)
  • Construction and extraction occupations (8%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (8%)
  • Transportation occupations (7%)
  • Management occupations (7%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (24%)
  • Sales and related occupations (14%)
  • Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (12%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (11%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (8%)
  • Personal care and service occupations (7%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (6%)

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

Average climate in Franklinton, Louisiana

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Tornado activity:

Franklinton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/10/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.1 miles away from the Franklinton town center killed 9 people and injured 210 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/20/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.0 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Franklinton-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 84% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/10/2006 at 04:14:22, a magnitude 5.3 (4.2 MB, 5.3 MS, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 209.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 171.7 miles away from Franklinton center
On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Depth: 8.7 mi) earthquake occurred 383.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 245.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 180.3 miles away from Franklinton center
On 12/9/2000 at 06:46:09, a magnitude 4.3 (4.2 MB, 4.3 MS, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 195.2 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 Washington Parish (19) is greater than the US average (13).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 11, Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tropical Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Franklinton topographic map

Birthplace of: Otto Passman - Politician, John L. Crain - Accountant.

Hospitals in Franklinton:

  • HAMILTON COMMUNITY HOME (2017 HAMILTON STREET)
  • MAY STREET COMMUNITY HOME (1314 MAY STREET)
  • RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER (1900 SOUTH MAIN ST)
  • SPRING HILL COMMUNITY HOME (46241 HIGHWAY 1072)

Nursing Homes in Franklinton:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN LIVING CENTER (605 HILLTOP AVENUE)
  • GOOD SAMARITANS NURSING HOME INC,THE (605 HILLTOP DRIVE)
  • HERITAGE MANOR OF FRANKLINTON (2000 MAIN STREET)

Dialysis Facilities in Franklinton:

  • DAVITA - WASHINGTON PARISH DIALYSIS (724 WASHINGTON ST)
  • FMCNA - FRANKLINTON (806 B RIVERSIDE DR)

Home Health Centers in Franklinton:

  • P S HOME HEALTH SERVICES (1809 GREENLAW AVE)
  • ULTRA HOME HEALTH (1312 GREENLAW AVE)

Airports and heliports located in Franklinton:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Franklinton:

  • Southeastern Louisiana University (about 30 miles; Hammond, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,713)
  • Pearl River Community College (about 36 miles; Poplarville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,074)
  • University of New Orleans (about 57 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 8,201)
  • University of Southern Mississippi (about 59 miles; Hattiesburg, MS; FT enrollment: 14,294)
  • Delgado Community College (about 60 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 12,843)
  • William Carey University (about 60 miles; Hattiesburg, MS; FT enrollment: 3,510)
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (about 60 miles; Perkinston, MS; FT enrollment: 8,320)

Public high schools in Franklinton:

  • FRANKLINTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 840, Location: 1 DEMON CIRCLE, Grades: 8-12)
  • PINE SCHOOL (Location: 28315 HIGHWAY 424, Grades: 6-12)

Private high school in Franklinton:

  • BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL (Students: 363, Location: 700 VARNADO ST, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Franklinton:

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Library in Franklinton:

  • WASHINGTON PARISH (Operating income: $719,995; Location: 825 FREE ST.; 91,762 books; 1,102 audio materials; 1,585 video materials; 4 local licensed databases; 60 state licensed databases; 114 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Franklinton: Franklinton Plant Number 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Washington Parish Sheriff's Office (B), Franklinton Police Department - Equipment Yard (C), Franklinton Town Hall (D), Washington Parish Police Jury (E), D A Varnado Store Museum (F), Washington Parish Library (G), Washington Parish Activity Center (H), Washington Parish Police Jury (I), Franklinton Police Department (J), Good Samaritan Living Center (K), Heritage Manor of Franklinton (L), Franklinton Volunteer Fire Department (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Franklinton: Sweet Home Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Sweet Home Cemetery (1), Sweet Rest Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Best Southern Motel (21150 Highway 16), Liberty Inn (1900 Washington Street).

Courts: Washington Parish - Clerk of Court (Courthouse Building), St Tammany Parish Government - St Tammany Parish Clerk Of Court- 22nd Judicial District Court Of (Po Box 608).

Washington Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 20.3%
(3.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.9% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Louisiana:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  64.9%
Whole state:  67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.6%
Whole state:  6.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

People in group quarters in Franklinton in 2010:

  • 138 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 103 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 8 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Franklinton in 2000:

  • 185 people in nursing homes
  • 109 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 12 people in homes for the mentally ill

Franklinton, Louisiana environmental map by EPA

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Banks with branches in Franklinton (2011 data):

  • Capital One, National Association: Franklinton Branch at 946 Pearl Street, branch established on 1907/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • Whitney Bank: Franklinton Branch at 919 Washington Street, branch established on 1914/01/01. Info updated 2011/06/14: Bank assets: $14,882.3 mil, Deposits: $11,630.0 mil, headquarters in New Orleans, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 189 total offices, Holding Company: Hancock Holding Company
  • Citizens Savings Bank: Main Street Branch at 828 Main Street, branch established on 1945/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $229.3 mil, Deposits: $192.2 mil, headquarters in Bogalusa, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices
  • Resource Bank: Franklinton Branch at 950 Tenth Avenue, branch established on 1998/09/04. Info updated 2009/06/22: Bank assets: $430.8 mil, Deposits: $371.8 mil, headquarters in Covington, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Resource Bankshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%) in 2015

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2015

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.6
Louisiana average:

11.9

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Religion statistics for Franklinton town (based on Washington Parish data)

ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant20,14373
Black Protestant2,58317
Catholic2,0992
Mainline Protestant1,97514
Other4733
None19,895-
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: 11
Washington Parish:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Washington Parish:

1.33 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Washington Parish:

4.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Here:

4.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

13.2%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington Parish:

32.0%
Louisiana:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Franklinton:

47.0%
Louisiana:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Franklinton:

42.1%
Louisiana:

46.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.8
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Franklinton:

23.1%
State:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Franklinton:

16.3%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Franklinton:

6.8
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Franklinton:

36.2%
Louisiana:

34.4%

General health condition:
Franklinton:

49.5%
State:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.6%
State:

80.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Franklinton, LA 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
Financial Administration 6$14,413$28,8261$1,435
Other Government Administration 6$6,458$12,9160$0
Police Protection - Officers 17$55,990$39,5222$3,159
Firefighters 1$2,190$26,2800$0
Streets and Highways 6$13,135$26,2700$0
Sewerage 7$17,938$30,7510$0
Water Supply 5$11,780$28,2720$0
Gas Supply 5$14,198$34,0750$0
Other and Unallocable 2$2,143$12,8580$0
Totals for Government 55$138,245$30,1633$4,594

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $1,565,000 ($414.46)
    General: $547,000 ($144.86)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($4.24)
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $1,095,000 ($289.99)
    Financial Administration: $606,000 ($160.49)
    Police Protection: $577,000 ($152.81)
    Regular Highways: $287,000 ($76.01)
    General - Other: $280,000 ($74.15)
    Water Utilities: $228,000 ($60.38)
    Sewerage: $171,000 ($45.29)
    Solid Waste Management: $116,000 ($30.72)
    Fire Protection: $47,000 ($12.45)
    Health Services - Other: $42,000 ($11.12)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($2.91)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $114,000 ($30.19)
    Regular Highways: $72,000 ($19.07)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($3.18)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $936,000 ($247.88)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $61,000 ($16.15)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $370,000 ($97.99)
    Solid Waste Management: $149,000 ($39.46)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $246,000 ($65.15)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $116,000 ($30.72)
    General Revenue, NEC: $56,000 ($14.83)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $1,220,000 ($323.09)
    Water Utilities: $330,000 ($87.39)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,681,000 ($445.18)
    General Support: $11,000 ($2.91)
    Highways: $8,000 ($2.12)
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $818,000 ($216.63)
    Property: $263,000 ($69.65)
    NEC: $244,000 ($64.62)
    Public Utilities: $184,000 ($48.73)

Franklinton government finances - Debt in 2002 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $1,198,000 ($317.27)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $196,000 ($51.91)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $550,000 ($145.66)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $1,185,000 ($313.82)
    Other, NEC: $681,000 ($180.35)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $65,000 ($17.21)
    Water Utilities: $13,000 ($3.44)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,583,000 ($684.06)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $125,000 ($33.10)

4.73% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($27,506 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.73%
Louisiana average:

6.57%

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 St. Tammany Parish, LA  1.20% ($24,890 average AGI)
from Tangipahoa Parish, LA  0.54% ($27,781)
from East Baton Rouge Parish, LA  0.29% ($21,949)


4.87% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($28,661 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.87%
Louisiana average:

6.57%

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 St. Tammany Parish, LA  1.04% ($33,570 average AGI)
to Tangipahoa Parish, LA  0.67% ($24,359)
to East Baton Rouge Parish, LA  0.32% ($22,326)

Strongest AM radio stations in Franklinton:

  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WAPF (980 AM; 5 kW; MCCOMB, MS; Owner: SAN-DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRPM (1530 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POPLARVILLE, MS; Owner: DOWDY & DOWDY PARTNERS)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WHNY (1250 AM; 5 kW; MCCOMB, MS; Owner: C.W.H. BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WTIX (690 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: WTIX, INC.)
  • WBOX (920 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BOGALUSA, LA; Owner: BEST COUNTRY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRJW (1320 AM; 5 kW; PICAYUNE, MS; Owner: PEARL RIVER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIKC (1490 AM; 1 kW; BOGALUSA, LA; Owner: TIMBERLANDS BROADCASTING CORP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Franklinton:

  • WUUU (98.9 FM; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WEMX (94.1 FM; KENTWOOD, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBOX-FM (92.9 FM; VARNADO, LA; Owner: BEST COUNTRY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WJSH (104.7 FM; FOLSOM, LA; Owner: SOUTHWEST BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKSY (106.1 FM; PICAYUNE, MS; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS, LLC)
  • WTGG (96.5 FM; AMITE, LA; Owner: SOUTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Franklinton:

  • WUPL (Channel 54; SLIDELL, LA; Owner: UPN TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WSTY-LP (Channel 23; HAMMOND, LA; Owner: AMERICAN TELEVISION, INC.)
Franklinton fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2014

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2014 (per 100,000 population)

See more detailed statistics of Franklinton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2014 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 84m276ftTotal length
  • $364,000Total costs
  • 72,250Total average daily traffic
  • 6,739Total average daily truck traffic
  • 122,825Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2015
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Franklinton, LA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Franklinton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

163 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Franklinton, LA)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

77 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Franklinton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: AERO SP Z O O AT-4 LSA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 1277K , Serial Number: AT4-015, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 06/19/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 49284 Highway 1072, Franklinton, LA 70438
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-31A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 169 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 318S , Serial Number: 76-32-164, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 07/10/1976
    Registrant (Individual): Nathaniel Hickman, 28211 Nobles Cemetary Rd, Franklinton, LA 70438
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210J (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3362S , Serial Number: 21059162, Airworthiness Date: 10/20/1969
    Registrant (Individual): Billy R Crain, 51291 Highway 436, Franklinton, LA 70438
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5676E , Serial Number: 17176, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 01/23/1959
    Registrant (Individual): Larry E Williams, Po Box 287, Franklinton, LA 70438
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6673X , Serial Number: 21057673, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 12/21/1960
    Registrant (Individual): Billy R Crain, 51358 Highway 436, Franklinton, LA 70438

Drinking water stations with addresses in Franklinton and their reported violations in the past:

FRANKLINTON RURAL WATER (Address: 422 11th AVE , Population served: 3,150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt - In JUL-02-2010, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2014)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In APR-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2014)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In APR-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2014)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In APR-01-2008, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2013)
  • One minor monitoring violation
STEWART SEAFOOD & STEAK (Population served: 125, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
HAPPY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK (Address: 42174 SEAL RD , Population served: 52, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUN-21-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-23-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUN-23-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-23-2009), St Site Visit (enforcement) (2 times from FEB-19-2009 to MAR-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-06-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-16-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAR-09-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-16-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAR-09-2009)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
PAPA JS HWY MART (Address: 50479 HWY 1072 , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2008 and JUN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-09-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-09-2008), St Public Notif requested (JUL-09-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-09-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 59
  • Hazardous Condition: 46
  • Service Call: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 9

Incident types - Franklinton

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Franklinton, LA
Most common first names in Franklinton, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James11669.4 years
John9571.0 years
Willie7470.5 years
Mary6978.2 years
William6772.1 years
Robert6370.4 years
Charles4068.8 years
Joseph3170.0 years
Thomas2974.9 years
Lillie2981.8 years
Most common last names in Franklinton, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Magee22073.4 years
Thomas12071.7 years
Crain10176.1 years
Brumfield9377.0 years
Bickham9074.1 years
Jenkins8670.4 years
Jones7473.6 years
Smith7373.6 years
Williams5672.5 years
Corkern5378.7 years

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (54%)
  • Utility gas (45%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
Businesses in Franklinton, LA
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1H&R Block1
Ace Hardware1Lane Furniture1
AutoZone1McDonald's1
Burger King1Popeyes1
CVS1SONIC Drive-In1
Chevrolet1U-Haul1
Curves1UPS2
FedEx1

Franklinton compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 7 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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