East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, 2007
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East Franklin TownshipPA
A town of 3,699. A regional job hub with 3,280 jobs.
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Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
3,699
2025 Census estimate · −3% since 2020
Median home value
$216K
Census ACS
Household income
$98K
median
Median age
55.2
years
Jobs based here
3,280
A job hub
TownGrade
B
#535 of 1032 in PA
Is East Franklin Township a good place to live?
East Franklin Township gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $216K for a typical one, or 2.9 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household income. It grades B overall, 535th of 1032 graded towns in Pennsylvania. East Franklin Township’s median age is 55.2 years, above both the Pennsylvania town median (43.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 1,010 in Pennsylvania we compare has a lower going rate for rent than East Franklin Township. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 76% of U.S. towns.
What makes East Franklin Township stand out
Where East Franklin Township beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 3,088 people come to East Franklin Township for work
Where East Franklin Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,280jobs based in East Franklin Township
12%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How East Franklin Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far East Franklin Township is from typical.
Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.1 of 20; 13.5% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →HealthAcmh Hospital 3.9 miles awayC+Open →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 0% conserved landC−Open →HistoryCOpen →Civic life4.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to East Franklin Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in East Franklin Township, and how to reach them.
WaterKittanning Suburb Jt Water AutNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have East Franklin Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereArmstrong County Board of ElectionsArmstrong County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP codes16201, 16210, 16218, 1626216201 80% · 16210 9% · 16218 6% · 16262 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in East Franklin Township.
East Franklin Township draws workers from Kittanning and beyond, but it trails even towns with similar incomes on health.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About one in eight working residents works right in East Franklin Township
3,280 jobs are based in East Franklin Township, 2 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
The median commute is under 18 miles. East Franklin Township’s middle household income stands at $98,000. For most workers, East Franklin Township is a place to come home to: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Pittsburgh (6%), Kittanning (6%) and Manor Township (4%).
12%work in town
| East Franklin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In East Franklin Township12%
Pittsburgh6%
Kittanning6%
Manor Township4%
Butler3%
18 mi
median commute distance
3,280
jobs based in East Franklin Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 24% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
On state tests, East Franklin Township’s schools beat 52% of Pennsylvania districts
One of its 2 schools is below, with the reason it’s listed. Public schools: Armstrong SD. The 2 public schools in East Franklin Township teach 946 students between them.
52%of PA districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hills Primary SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–3 | Grades K–3 | 522 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Who lives here
A older population than Pennsylvania as a whole
17% of East Franklin Township residents are under 18. People 65 and older are 37% of residents (20% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (22% statewide). Pennsylvania has just over a third of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 38%. The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts East Franklin Township at 3,699 residents, down 3% since 2020.
55.2median age · PA 40.9
| East Franklin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 29% | 29% |
East Franklin TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school38%
Some college9%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.2 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| East Franklin Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.3% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.9% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.3% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.7% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 8.8% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.4% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.2% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,700, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is East Franklin Township’s year
The peak summer temperature for East Franklin Township comes to 84°F.
35″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–38°
Spring37–61°
Summer58–82°
Fall41–63°
Oct 16
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
East Franklin Township stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with property crime lower than most
No violent crimes were reported in 2024. East Franklin Township's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Police in East Franklin Township reported no violent crime.
| East Franklin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 6.8 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
East Franklin Township0
Pennsylvania2.5
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
East Franklin Township0
Pennsylvania14.7
U.S.17.7
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
0
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
HealthC+
East Franklin Township is less healthy than 58% of U.S. towns
Against the 8,869 U.S. towns with household incomes like East Franklin Township’s, it is less healthy than 80%, so it trails even them.
The share of adults in East Franklin Township who smoke cigarettes: 18%. Among adults here, 38% have obesity and 15% report frequent physical distress.
42%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| East Franklin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better20 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | East Franklin Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 7.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| More adults with arthritis | 36.4% | 30.4% |
Acmh Hospital
3.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
28th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Top of a moderate hazard risk in East Franklin Township: inland flooding
Flood insurance has paid out on 8 claims in East Franklin Township since 1996. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 57% of U.S. communities. 90% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
8
paid flood claims since 1996
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsC−
Less of East Franklin Township is conserved land than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
For East Franklin Township, the concentration of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile. 2.9 miles of trail.
#717for trails in PA
| East Franklin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.2% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
0.2%
conserved · 45 of 20,083 acres
2.9 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about East Franklin Township
19pages on East Franklin Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of East Franklin Township; the nearest are
Butler County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Butler18.5 mi$5,910 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State New KensingtonUniversity or college · Public · New Kensington23 mi$14,408 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 East Franklin Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About East Franklin Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
East Franklin Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,821 at the 2020 census, a decrease from the figure of 4,082 tabulated in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 32 sq mi
- Area code
- 724
East Franklin Township’s neighbors
9 towns share a border with East Franklin Township.
West KittanningWest HillsBoggs TownshipKittanningNorth Buffalo TownshipRayburn TownshipWest Franklin TownshipManor TownshipWashington TownshipEast Franklin Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Franklin Township | #535 | B | A | — | B− | C+ |
| West Kittanning | — | — | A | — | B− | A− |
| West Hills | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Boggs Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kittanning | #624 | B | A | B | B− | D |
| North Buffalo Township | #655 | B− | A | — | B− | B− |
| Rayburn Township | — | — | A+ | — | B− | C+ |
| West Franklin Township | — | — | A | — | B− | B− |
West Kittanning, Rayburn Township and West Franklin Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. East Franklin Township, West Kittanning, North Buffalo Township, Rayburn Township and West Franklin Township report no FBI crime data of their own. West Hills and Boggs Township aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare East Franklin Township with a neighbor →
Questions about East Franklin Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is East Franklin Township, PA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. East Franklin Township grades B overall, better than 64% of U.S. towns and #535 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades C+ for health and B− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is East Franklin Township, PA expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.