The Town FilesFranklin, Georgia
City in Heard County · population 950 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $366,700
- Household income
- $32,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 52.4
Franklin is a city of 950 people in Heard County, Georgia. The median home is worth $366,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Georgia towns, better transit than 83% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Georgia towns.
How Franklin ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Franklin is worth $366,700, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 11.1 times the median household income of $32,917, which is more affordable than 0% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $570 a month. 29.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Franklin | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $366,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $570 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $32,917 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 11.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 29.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Franklin
| People | Franklin | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 13.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Franklin
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 30.8°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 25, 2021 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 4, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 20, 1970.
Severe weather in Heard County since 1996
Heard County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4600: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
Jobs and pay in Heard County
Heard County had 2,138 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,776 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Franklin itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Franklin
5 public schools with 2,088 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard Elementary School | PK-5 | 733 | 15.3 |
| Heard County High School | 9-12 | 655 | 16.8 |
| Heard County Middle School | 6-8 | 448 | 14.9 |
| Centralhatchee Elementary School | PK-5 | 226 | 12.6 |
| Arrow Academy Alternative School | 6-12 | 26 | — |
Towns near Franklin
- Rock Mills, AL13.4 mi · 603 people · home $74,100
- Hogansville, GA13.7 mi · 3,267 people · home $182,400
- Grantville, GA15.8 mi · 3,103 people · home $198,700
- LaGrange, GA17.8 mi · 30,858 people · home $216,300
- Whitesburg, GA18.1 mi · 596 people · home $168,800
- Roanoke, AL18.2 mi · 5,311 people · home $154,300
- East Newnan, GA19.1 mi · 1,022 people · home $313,800
- Newnan, GA19.7 mi · 42,549 people · home $364,700
Franklin questions
Is Franklin, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Franklin scores better for retirees than 54% of Georgia towns and quieter than 73%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.4).
How much does a house cost in Franklin?
The median owner-occupied home in Franklin is valued at $366,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,917, so homes cost about 11.1 times income. Median rent is $570 a month.
What is the weather like in Franklin?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Franklin get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 25, 2021. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)