Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Franklin Township’s average commute is 30 minutes, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Franklin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Franklin Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and 4 maps from 1935 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Franklin Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Franklin Township.
Jobs based in Franklin Township grew to 75 in 2023, 31 more than in 2013. The share of working residents in Franklin Township who work locally: 2.1%. Half the trips to work are shorter than 20 miles. The top destinations are Williamsport (9%), Muncy Township (6%) and Loyalsock Township (5%).
| Franklin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
East Lycoming SD runs its public schools. Its one school is below. Franklin Township’s only public school teaches 181 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl G Renn El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 181 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Franklin Township’s peak summer temperature is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Since 1996, Franklin Township has seen 35 flood insurance claims paid out. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 62% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 82% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A quarter of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Franklin Township. Two figures for adults in the town: 18% binge drink, 36% have high blood pressure.
| Franklin Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
| What stands out | Franklin Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 34.3% | 30.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 7.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Franklin Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Franklin Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Franklin Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Franklin Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 901 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Franklin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.