City safety & data profile

FranklinIN

Franklin, IN is a 25K-resident city in Johnson County with a median household income of $82,380.

Johnson County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Franklin, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Franklin has a population larger than 54% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $231,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

25K
Population
Top 46%
By size
$82,380
Median income
$231,500
Median home
11%
Poverty rate

The read on Franklin

Franklin posts a median household income higher than 52% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Franklin area.

Top 48%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Franklin

Where Franklin income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$82,380 Top 48% higher than 52% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Franklin, IN beyond the headline numbers

Franklin sits inside Johnson County, Indiana, at roughly 39.48°N, -86.06°W. Population 24,598, $82,380 median household income. Median home value $231,500, median rent $1,186. Poverty rate 11%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Franklin's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.4%, then high blood pressure at 38.1%. 1 hospital in/around Franklin, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Franklin from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,598
Franklin
Median Income
$82,380
+21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$231,500
Near average
Median Age
34.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Johnson County) - Franklin's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
166K+17%
Median Income
$90,454+48%
Median Home Value
$284,600+97%
Poverty Rate
7.4%-30%
Unemployment
3%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Franklin, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,186/mo
Poverty Rate
11% -23% vs avg
Unemployment 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.8%
Work From Home 11.5%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 90.3%
African American 3%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.4%
High Blood Pressure
38.1%
Short Sleep Duration
37.4%
Physical Inactivity
23.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.9%
Binge Drinking
17.2%
Current Smoking
14.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.4%
Diabetes
12%
Current Asthma
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62%
Annual Checkup 80.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
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0
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
FRANKLIN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Franklin, IN? ▼
Franklin, IN has a population of 24,598 people, located in Johnson County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Franklin? ▼
The median household income in Franklin, IN is $82,380 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11%.
What is the median home value in Franklin? ▼
The median home value in Franklin, IN is $231,500. Median rent is $1,186/month.
What are the top health concerns in Franklin? ▼
The top health indicators in Franklin include Obesity (39.4%), High Blood Pressure (38.1%), Short Sleep Duration (37.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Franklin? ▼
Franklin has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Franklin? ▼
The median age in Franklin, IN is 34.5 years. 27.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Franklin, IN is located in Johnson County, Indiana. With a population of 25K and a $82,380 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Franklin area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Franklin's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Franklin area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Franklin against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Johnson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.