Franklin, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 25,728 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: +32.2%
Males: 11,999  (46.6%)
Females: 13,729  (53.4%)
Median resident age:

34.6 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46131.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,417 (it was $45,414 in 2000)
Franklin:

$71,417
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,475 (it was $18,937 in 2000)

Franklin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $228,819 (it was $97,600 in 2000)
Franklin:

$228,819
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $202,872; detached houses: $211,134; townhouses or other attached units: $205,142; in 2-unit structures: $166,742; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $182,504; mobile homes: $20,593

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,095.

March 2022 cost of living index in Franklin: 87.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.2%
(11.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 13.5% for other race residents, 25.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Franklin, IN (2022)
    • 22,82485.5%White alone
    • 1,5085.7%Two or more races
    • 1,1294.2%Black alone
    • 7712.9%Hispanic
    • 4421.7%Asian alone
    • 170.06%Other race alone
    • 140.05%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Franklin, Indiana as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Franklin is 6,045 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Franklin by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(8.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
7
(29.5)
6
(25.3)
5
(21.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(8.3)
2
(8.2)
3
(12.2)
5
(20.2)
8
(31.9)
8
(31.6)
13
(51.1)
12
(46.5)
6
(23.0)
7
(27.2)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
8
(33.7)
3
(12.7)
12
(50.4)
13
(53.9)
8
(33.3)
6
(24.7)
6
(24.5)
11
(44.4)
7
(27.9)
7
(27.7)
5
(19.7)
3
(11.6)
3
(11.5)
1
(3.9)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
65
(274.2)
42
(177.1)
42
(176.2)
47
(194.9)
59
(245.5)
65
(267.4)
80
(326.4)
99
(399.6)
112
(446.9)
114
(450.8)
76
(298.7)
20
(77.4)
10
(38.3)
13
(50.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
85
(358.6)
96
(404.9)
99
(415.4)
126
(522.5)
54
(224.7)
83
(341.4)
90
(367.2)
87
(351.2)
76
(303.3)
51
(201.7)
48
(188.7)
40
(154.9)
16
(61.3)
13
(50.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
728
(3,071)
799
(3,370)
878
(3,684)
920
(3,815)
853
(3,549)
857
(3,525)
880
(3,590)
947
(3,823)
755
(3,013)
637
(2,519)
437
(1,718)
395
(1,530)
258
(988.8)
280
(1,089)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
10
(42.2)
8
(33.7)
14
(58.7)
16
(66.3)
9
(37.4)
12
(49.4)
21
(85.7)
15
(60.5)
20
(79.8)
20
(79.1)
33
(129.7)
44
(170.4)
24
(92.0)
30
(116.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(4.2)
3
(12.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(4.1)
1
(4.2)
1
(4.1)
3
(12.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(7.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(7.7)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index239.9225.3248.3249.6226.4252.8258.6291.7271.4245.0198.8149.580.789.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Franklin, IN

Crime rate in Franklin detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 60 (53 officers - 51 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.03
Indiana average:

2.16
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Ancestries: American (34.7%), German (14.6%), English (8.2%), Irish (7.2%), European (2.4%), Scottish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 11.3 square miles.

Population density: 2,284 people per square mile   (low).

Franklin, Indiana map

738 residents are foreign born (1.2% Asia, 1.1% Europe).

This city:

2.8%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,616 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,005 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Indianapolis, IN (21.4 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (183.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Whiteland, IN (2.1 miles ),
New Whiteland, IN (2.3 miles ),
Bargersville, IN (2.5 miles ),
Trafalgar, IN (2.7 miles ),
Greenwood, IN (3.0 miles ),
Princes Lakes, IN (3.2 miles ),
Edinburgh, IN (3.3 miles ),
Southport, IN (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.49 N, Longitude: 86.06 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -454 (-1.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 5,095 (38.9%)

Area code: 317

Distribution of median household income in Franklin, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Franklin, IN in 2022
Franklin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 101 buildings, average cost: $304,500
  • 2021: 175 buildings, average cost: $253,500
  • 2020: 159 buildings, average cost: $223,100
  • 2019: 93 buildings, average cost: $206,000
  • 2018: 174 buildings, average cost: $200,900
  • 2017: 131 buildings, average cost: $188,400
  • 2016: 63 buildings, average cost: $141,100
  • 2015: 62 buildings, average cost: $146,400
  • 2014: 75 buildings, average cost: $133,100
  • 2013: 55 buildings, average cost: $150,800
  • 2012: 36 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2011: 29 buildings, average cost: $128,600
  • 2010: 33 buildings, average cost: $154,900
  • 2009: 22 buildings, average cost: $121,600
  • 2008: 67 buildings, average cost: $138,700
  • 2007: 114 buildings, average cost: $133,200
  • 2006: 155 buildings, average cost: $138,900
  • 2005: 261 buildings, average cost: $126,400
  • 2004: 307 buildings, average cost: $129,300
  • 2003: 163 buildings, average cost: $126,800
  • 2002: 232 buildings, average cost: $112,000
  • 2001: 200 buildings, average cost: $115,800
  • 2000: 292 buildings, average cost: $96,900
  • 1999: 334 buildings, average cost: $98,000
  • 1998: 297 buildings, average cost: $99,000
  • 1997: 314 buildings, average cost: $94,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Franklin, IN residents
Average permit cost in Franklin, IN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Indiana:

2.8%
Historical population in Franklin, IN
Historical housing units in Franklin, IN

Population change in the 1990s: +6,873 (+54.6%).
Most common industries in Franklin, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.4%)
  • Machinery (3.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.9%)
  • Machinery (5.9%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Health care (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Franklin, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)

Average climate in Franklin, Indiana

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Franklin, Indiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 118. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

118
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.319. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.319
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 8.99. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.99
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.165. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.165
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 25.4. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.8
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.0197. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0197
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Franklin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 123% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the Franklin city center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/14/1972, a category F4 tornado 19.4 miles away from the city center injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Franklin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 87% greater 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 121.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 121.8 miles away from Franklin 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 108.4 miles away from Franklin center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 144.4 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) earthquake occurred 139.4 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 119.1 miles away from Franklin 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 Johnson County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Franklin topographic map

Hospitals in Franklin:

  • AMERICARE HOSPICE (1150 N MAIN ST, SUITE A)
  • CARDINAL SERVICE MGMT, INC (1650 E JEFFERSON ST)
  • CARDINAL SERVICE MGMT, INC (699 GRAHAM ST)
  • JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Government - Local, provides emergency services, 1125 W JEFFERSON ST)

Nursing Homes in Franklin:

  • FRANKLIN MEADOWS (1285 W JEFFERSON ST)
  • FRANKLIN UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY (1070 W JEFFERSON ST)
  • HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN (580 LEMLEY ST)
  • HOMEVIEW CENTER OF FRANKLIN (651 S STATE ST)
  • INDIANA MASONIC HOME INC (690 S STATE ST)
  • RECORDS AUTUMN CARE RETIREMEN (1109 NORTH MAIN STREET, PO BOX 277)
  • TODD-AIKENS HEALTH CENTER (1125 W JEFFERSON ST)
  • WELCOME NURSING HOME (1109 NORTH MAIN STREET)

Dialysis Facilities in Franklin:

  • DAVITA - DIALYSIS - FRANKLIN (1140 W JEFFERSON STREET, SUITE A)
  • FMC - FRANKLIN (1159 WEST JEFFERSON ST., SUITE 201)

Home Health Centers in Franklin:

  • ACACIA HOME HEALTH SERVICES (690 STATE ST)
  • AMERICARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES (20 CIRCLE DR)
  • JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOME CARE SERVICES (1101 W JEFFERSON ST STE R)

Airports and heliports located in Franklin:

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Amtrak station near Franklin:

  • 20 miles: INDIANAPOLIS (350 S. ILLINOIS ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service.

College/University in Franklin:

  • Franklin College (Full-time enrollment: 1,061; Location: 101 Branigin Blvd; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.franklincollege.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Franklin:

  • University of Indianapolis (about 16 miles; Indianapolis, IN; Full-time enrollment: 4,625)
  • Harrison College-Indianapolis (about 20 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,244)
  • American College of Education (about 21 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 2,718)
  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (about 21 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 22,751)
  • Ivy Tech Community College (about 23 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 71,493)
  • Marian University (about 24 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 2,476)
  • Butler University (about 26 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,388)

Public high school in Franklin:

  • FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCH (Location: 2600 CUMBERLAND DR, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Franklin:

Private elementary/middle school in Franklin:

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Library in Franklin:

  • JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $5,079,156; Location: 401 SOUTH STATE STREET; 362,636 books; 7,930 e-books; 30,506 audio materials; 29,601 video materials; 25 local licensed databases; 37 state licensed databases; 701 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • St. Rose of Lima School has grades Pre-K through 8 and has approx. 200 students enrolled.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Franklin: Hillview Country Club (A), Stewart "Red" Faught Stadium (B), Johnson County Courthouse Square (C), Canary Creek Outdoor Cinema (D), Von Boll Welcome Center (E), Spurlock Center (F), Shirk Hall (G), Old Main (H), Napolitan Student Center (I), Napolitan Alumni House (J), Johnson-Dietz Hall (K), Johnson Center for The Arts (L), Hoover Hall (M), Hamilton Library (N), Elsey Hall (O), Dietz Center (P), Cline Hall (Q), Barnes Science Hall (R), Masonic Home (S), Franklin Fire Department Station 21 (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Franklin include: Franklin Assembly Church (A), Franklin Church of the Nazarene (B), First Baptist Church (C), First Presbyterian Church (D), Tabernacle Christian Church (E), First Separate Baptist Church (F), Grace United Methodist Church (G), Temple Baptist Church (H), Saint Andrew's Anglican Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Creek: Hurricane Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Franklin include: Province Park (1), Runkle Tennis Courts (2), Dame Mall (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Johnson County Offices & Departments - Museum (135 North Main Street).

Hotels: Hilltop Motel (5351 South US Highway 31), Carlton Lodge (2122 Holiday Lane), Lake Motel & Campground (2099 South US Highway 31), Quality Inn Franklin (150 Lovers Lane), Howard Johnson (176 North Lovers Lane), Land-O-Nod Motel (1900 South US Highway 31), Sleep-N-Time Motel (2540 South US Highway 31), Days Inn (2180 East King Street), Super 8 Franklin (188 Lovers Lane).

Courts: Johnson County - Offices & Departments- Juvenile Court (1121 Hospital Road), Johnson County - Offices & Departments- Courts- Circuit Court (Courthouse), Franklin City - City Court (1 Caisson Drive).

Birthplace of: Jon Schaffer - Heavy metal guitarist, Andrew Duggan - Film actor, Max Terhune - Actor, Nick Hardwick - 2005 NFL player (San Diego Chargers, born: Sep 12, 1981), Homer Bone - Federal judge, Marcellus M. Crocker - Union Army general, Clinton L. Armstrong - Union Army Medal of Honor recipient, J.R. Angle - College basketball player (Iowa Hawkeyes), Marcus Peter Blakemore - Solider, Maude Turner Gordon - Actor.

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

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

SHILOH COMMUNITY CHURCH (Population served: 35, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-30-2011), St Public Notif requested (DEC-30-2011), St Boil Water Order (DEC-30-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-24-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-04-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-04-2009), St Boil Water Order (JUN-04-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-24-2010)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Franklin that have no violations reported:

  • INDIANA MASONIC HOME (Population served: 450, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.4%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.9%


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

People in group quarters in Franklin in 2010:

  • 589 people in college/university student housing
  • 480 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 98 people in correctional facilities intended for juveniles

People in group quarters in Franklin in 2000:

  • 721 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 673 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 462 people in nursing homes
  • 13 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 12 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 8 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the intellectually disabled

Banks with most branches in Franklin (2011 data):

  • Mutual Savings Bank: at 80 East Jefferson Street, Methodist Home Branch, Main Street Branch. Info updated 2008/09/02: Bank assets: $118.9 mil, Deposits: $89.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Third Century Bancorp
  • MainSource Bank: Banta Street Branch at 597 Banta Street, branch established on 1996/10/31. Info updated 2009/12/09: Bank assets: $2,729.1 mil, Deposits: $2,167.0 mil, headquarters in Greensburg, IN, positive income, 86 total offices, Holding Company: Mainsource Financial Group, Inc.
  • Old National Bank: Franklin/Walmart Branch at 2125 N Morton St, branch established on 2004/11/12. Info updated 2011/08/01: Bank assets: $8,467.9 mil, Deposits: $6,653.1 mil, headquarters in Evansville, IN, positive income, 195 total offices, Holding Company: Old National Bancorp
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Franklin at 1500 North Morton Street, branch established on 1988/03/23. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • The Huntington National Bank: Franklin Marsh Branch at 1126 North Main, branch established on 1992/03/01. Info updated 2012/04/02: Bank assets: $54,183.4 mil, Deposits: $44,300.3 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 878 total offices, Holding Company: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated
  • Heartland Community Bank: at 420 North Morton Street, branch established on 1997/12/17. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $245.3 mil, Deposits: $218.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Heartland Bancshares, Inc.
  • First Financial Bank, National Association: Franklin Branch at 1073 West Jefferson Street, branch established on 1994/08/16. Info updated 2009/09/21: Bank assets: $6,663.4 mil, Deposits: $5,754.9 mil, headquarters in Hamilton, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 101 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Bancorp
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Franklin at 1600 N Morton St, branch established on 1972/01/13. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • BMO Harris Bank National Association: Franklin In Branch at 2389 North Morton Street, branch established on 2009/04/20. Info updated 2011/07/14: Bank assets: $97,264.0 mil, Deposits: $75,624.6 mil, headquarters in Chicago, IL, positive income, 717 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of Montreal
  • 4 other banks with 4 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Franklin:

Marital status in Franklin, IN
  • Never married: 32.0%
  • Now married: 50.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in Franklin:

  • High school or higher: 92.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Indiana average:

11.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Franklin
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Franklin, IN (based on Johnson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant41,16698
Catholic11,5894
Mainline Protestant9,94231
Other1,3253
Black Protestant3142
Orthodox271
None75,291-
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: 14
Johnson County:

1.03 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
Johnson County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Johnson County:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 36
Here:

2.65 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 89
Johnson County:

6.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.6%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Johnson County:

12.6%
State:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Franklin:

53.9%
State:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Franklin:

54.2%
Indiana:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Franklin:

27.9
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Franklin:

20.3%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.6%
State:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Franklin:

7.0
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

31.2%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
Franklin:

61.5%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

80.8%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Franklin, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 53$280,634$63,5400$0
Firefighters 48$252,716$63,1790$0
Streets and Highways 18$71,743$47,8290$0
Parks and Recreation 15$61,172$48,93863$32,448
Sewerage 15$72,606$58,0850$0
Police - Other 6$22,265$44,5300$0
Other Government Administration 4$15,006$45,0180$0
Financial Administration 4$23,952$71,8560$0
Other and Unallocable 4$14,690$44,0700$0
Judicial and Legal 3$12,037$48,1480$0
Fire - Other 2$8,124$48,7440$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 2$11,813$70,8780$0
Totals for Government 174$846,758$58,39763$32,448

Franklin government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $201,000 ($7.81)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($0.39)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($0.04)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $9,153,000 ($355.76)
    Police Protection: $4,833,000 ($187.85)
    General - Other: $4,675,000 ($181.71)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,124,000 ($160.29)
    Sewerage: $2,567,000 ($99.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,345,000 ($91.15)
    Central Staff Services: $692,000 ($26.90)
    General Public Buildings: $492,000 ($19.12)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $339,000 ($13.18)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $285,000 ($11.08)
    Financial Administration: $243,000 ($9.44)
    Health - Other: $93,000 ($3.61)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,056,000 ($41.04)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $1,696,000 ($65.92)
    Police Protection: $322,000 ($12.52)
    General - Other: $213,000 ($8.28)
    Local Fire Protection: $120,000 ($4.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($0.70)

Franklin government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $12,542,000 ($487.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $438,000 ($17.02)
    Other: $242,000 ($9.41)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $166,000 ($6.45)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($0.47)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $465,000 ($18.07)
    Other: $60,000 ($2.33)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $476,000 ($18.50)
    Interest Earnings: $365,000 ($14.19)
    Donations From Private Sources: $363,000 ($14.11)
    Fines and Forfeits: $57,000 ($2.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $9,816,000 ($381.53)
    Highways: $2,521,000 ($97.99)
    General Local Government Support: $1,556,000 ($60.48)
  • Tax - Property: $14,381,000 ($558.96)
    Motor Vehicle License: $590,000 ($22.93)
    Other License: $309,000 ($12.01)
    Public Utilities Sales: $194,000 ($7.54)

Franklin government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,407,000 ($1026.39)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,407,000 ($1026.39)

Franklin government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $16,961,000 ($659.24)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $31,561,000 ($1226.72)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,750,000 ($68.02)
Businesses in Franklin, IN
NameCountNameCount
AT&T2Long John Silver's1
Advance Auto Parts1Lowe's1
Applebee's1MasterBrand Cabinets4
Arby's1McDonald's2
AutoZone1Nike2
Burger King2Papa John's Pizza1
CVS1Penske1
Chevrolet1Pizza Hut1
Circle K3Quality1
Comfort Inn1Quiznos1
Dairy Queen1RadioShack1
Decora Cabinetry2Sears1
Domino's Pizza1Starbucks1
Fashion Bug1Steak 'n Shake1
FedEx3Subway3
Ford1Super 81
GNC1T-Mobile2
GameStop1Taco Bell1
H&R Block1U-Haul2
Howard Johnson1UPS2
Jones New York1Waffle House1
KFC1Walgreens1
Kohl's1Walmart1
Kroger1Wendy's1
Little Caesars Pizza1White Castle1

Strongest AM radio stations in Franklin:

  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTLC (1310 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WNTS (1590 AM; 5 kW; BEECH GROVE, IN; Owner: S + M BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXLW (950 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNDE (1260 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXNT (1430 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WBRI (1500 AM; daytime; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WGCL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC,)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Franklin:

  • WIJY (95.9 FM; FRANKLIN, IN; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WTTS (92.3 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
  • WENS (97.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WZPL (99.5 FM; GREENFIELD, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WNOU (93.1 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFMS (95.5 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: WFMS LICO, INC)
  • WYXB (105.7 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFCI (89.5 FM; FRANKLIN, IN; Owner: FRANKLIN COLLEGE OF INDIANA)
  • WHHH (96.3 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WJLR (91.5 FM; SEYMOUR, IN; Owner: MIDWEST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFBQ (94.7 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRZX (103.3 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCBK-FM (102.3 FM; MARTINSVILLE, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WGLD (104.5 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: INDY LICO, INC)
  • WTPI (107.9 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKKG (101.5 FM; COLUMBUS, IN; Owner: WHITE RIVER BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WYGB (102.9 FM; EDINBURGH, IN; Owner: EDINBURGH RADIO)
  • WTLC-FM (106.7 FM; GREENWOOD, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WVNI (95.1 FM; NASHVILLE, IN; Owner: BROWN COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WFYI-FM (90.1 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: METROPOLITAN IN. PUBLIC B/CING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Franklin:

  • WTTV (Channel 4; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WIPX (Channel 63; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: PAXSON INDIANAPOLIS LICENSE, INC.)
  • WCLJ (Channel 42; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WKOG-LP (Channel 31; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: KINGDOM OF GOD MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WDNI-LP (Channel 65; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WIPX-LP (Channel 51; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTIU (Channel 30; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)
  • WXIN (Channel 59; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WISH-TV (Channel 8; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WHMB-TV (Channel 40; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRTV (Channel 6; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTHR (Channel 13; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: VIDEOINDIANA, INC.)
  • WBXI-CA (Channel 47; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WFYI (Channel 20; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTBU-TV (Channel 69; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: BUTLER UNIVERSITY)
  • WALV-CA (Channel 50; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: VIDEOHIO, INC..)
  • WIIH-CA (Channel 11; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Franklin: Clinton L. Armstrong.

Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Franklin fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 74Number of bridges
  • 636ft / 194mTotal length
  • $7,719,000Total costs
  • 568,527Total average daily traffic
  • 68,820Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Franklin, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 331970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 112000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Franklin, IN
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Franklin)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 163 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Franklin, IN)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 75 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 174 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Franklin)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Franklin)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 31 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED56$102,50239$82,489141$106,9588$38,2641$165,00023$67,0520$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$139,7054$90,32225$109,8001$6,6700$02$75,4050$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED9$108,05411$80,46866$99,22411$17,0410$07$68,6432$72,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN7$95,1976$52,78342$100,6551$11,0000$03$40,7070$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS4$111,0851$207,8306$135,6420$00$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 6109.00 , 6110.00, 6111.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED7$108,8016$116,308
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$120,3373$75,990
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$160,4701$99,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 6109.00 , 6110.00, 6111.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Franklin, IN
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Franklin, IN - Value

2003 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 88. The highest number of fires - 139 took place in 2010, and the least - 9 in 2014. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Franklin, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (38.9%), and Structure Fires (27.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Franklin, IN
    • 51338.9%Outside Fires
    • 35627.0%Structure Fires
    • 22717.2%Other
    • 22216.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Franklin, IN

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Franklin, Indiana:

  • Hilltop Motel, RR #5, Franklin, Indiana 46131 , Phone: (812) 526-6555
  • Econo Lodge, 2180 E King St, Franklin, Indiana 46131 , Phone: (317) 736-8000, Fax: (317) 736-9678
  • Comfort Inn, 2122 Holiday Ln, Franklin, Indiana 46131 , Phone: (317) 736-0480, Fax: (317) 736-4580
  • Quality Inn & Suites, 150 N Lovers Ln, Franklin, Indiana 46131 , Phone: (317) 346-6444, Fax: (317) 346-6445
  • Howard Johnson Inn, 176 N Lovers Ln, Franklin, Indiana 46131 , Phone: (317) 738-4448, Fax: (317) 738-4448
  • Super 8 Motel, 188 N Lovers Ln, Franklin, Indiana 46131 , Phone: (317) 738-0888, Fax: (317) 738-0888
All 6 fire-safe hotels and motels in Franklin, Indiana
Most common first names in Franklin, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary31582.8 years
William19576.7 years
James19175.1 years
John16177.4 years
Robert15973.2 years
Charles15577.1 years
Ruth13084.9 years
Dorothy10483.1 years
Helen10182.8 years
George9079.6 years
Most common last names in Franklin, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith14879.9 years
Brown8776.7 years
Jones5880.7 years
Williams5778.8 years
Johnson5480.3 years
Wilson5082.3 years
Miller5081.8 years
Davis4878.3 years
Clark4679.2 years
Moore4377.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Franklin, IN
  • 62.8%Utility gas
  • 35.0%Electricity
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.4%Wood
  • 0.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Franklin, IN
  • 55.2%Electricity
  • 43.3%Utility gas
  • 1.3%No fuel used
  • 0.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Franklin compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • House age below state average.

Franklin on our top lists:

  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other noninstitutional group quarters (population 1,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
There are 43 pilots and 66 other airmen in this city.
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