FranklinWI
A town of 532.
Is Franklin a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Franklin, above both the Wisconsin town median (6.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Franklin. Franklin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
532 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Franklin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Franklin, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Franklin.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades 1–8 | Grades 1–8 | 16 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Franklin stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
At 32 minutes, Franklin’s average trip to work is against 22 minutes in Wisconsin’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Most working residents leave Franklin for work: only 0% work in town. The median household income in Franklin is $71,000.
| Franklin | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Franklin
Franklin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Franklin’s July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Franklin
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Franklin is
Franklin beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 17% of adults smoke cigarettes in Franklin.
| Franklin | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Franklin | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 16.5% | 13.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 63.4% | 67.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Franklin
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Franklin; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Franklin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Franklin for work
Where Franklin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Franklin
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Franklin is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 519 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Franklin is located in the town. The ghost town of Rogneys was also located in the town.
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- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,119 ft
Questions about Franklin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Franklin, WI a good place to live?
Franklin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.