Franklinton, Louisiana

Population 3,842

Franklinton is located in Washington Parish, LA. The population is 3,842, making Franklinton the 2nd largest city in Washington Parish.

There are 7 public schools in Franklinton with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Franklinton is moderate , and there are 79 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Franklinton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Franklinton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Franklinton include Mount Hermon, Folsom and Bogalusa.

Franklinton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 29.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.5%

Crime Rate

49.36% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 266
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 106
  • Burglary: 851
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

93.42% Higher than national avg.
  • 79 offenders in Franklinton
  • 205.62 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

107 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 105

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Franklinton, LA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Franklinton's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Bowling Green School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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30 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2007, the city of Franklinton, LA issued 30 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 30 permits, 20 were issued for single family homes and 10 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2006, the city of Franklinton, LA issued 41 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 41 permits, 24 were issued for single family homes and 17 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $830
  • 1 Bedroom: $970
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,150
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,470
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,700

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Environmental Hazards

107 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Franklinton, LA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Franklinton, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 48.95°
  • February 51.87°
  • March 59.2°
  • April 66.25°
  • May 73.44°
  • June 80.96°
  • July 81.47°
  • August 81.38°
  • September 76.47°
  • October 65.83°
  • November 56.92°
  • December 53.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Franklinton, LA

Earthquakes
Franklinton, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Franklinton, LA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Franklinton, LA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Franklinton, LA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Franklinton, LA: $27,132

Unemployment

Unemployment in Franklinton is 4.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.16%
White Collar - 54.84%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

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1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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