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Franklin, KS

Franklin, KS.

Population: 692 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Franklin, KS is $146,689 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $61,000 after a median 10 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$146,689

Median home value

-3.3%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$146,689
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
10-year appreciation
+53.7%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$155,902
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$61,000
Median list price
$99,000
Median price per sqft
$54
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cherokee Zinc - Weir Smelter (14.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
15
Days with Good air quality
289
Days with Moderate air quality
18
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,798
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,215

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (22 mi)
National parks include
Fort Scott National Historic Site, George Washington Carver National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Youvan Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-38 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
28.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.9%
Median annual property tax
$902
Households with broadband internet
87.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,448
Average weekly wage
$853
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
60

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FranklinState medianUS median
Median home value$146,689$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$61,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$902$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Franklin, KS?
$146,689.
What is the median sale price in Franklin, KS?
$61,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Franklin, KS?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Franklin, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,092/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Franklin, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hail.
Is Franklin, KS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Franklin, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Franklin, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Franklin, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Franklin, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Franklin, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 15. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Franklin, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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