The Town FilesFranklin County, Illinois
37,323 people. The median home is worth $89,000 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $56,740.
Towns in Franklin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Frankfort | 7,275 | $81,200 | $47,898 | 39.0 |
| Benton | 6,709 | $87,200 | $54,123 | 42.6 |
| Christopher | 2,697 | $66,600 | $48,247 | 45.2 |
People and housing
| Franklin County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $803 | $960 |
| Median household income | $56,740 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 43.4 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
9,079 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,819 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 911 storm events in Franklin County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Franklin County has been included in 10 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1850: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 1, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3199: Record/Near Record Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).