The Town FilesFranklin County, Kentucky
51,842 people. The median home is worth $216,600 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $65,298.
Towns in Franklin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 28,602 | $183,700 | $53,073 | 35.3 |
People and housing
| Franklin County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,600 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $967 | $837 |
| Median household income | $65,298 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 40.8 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
34,824 jobs in 2024, average pay $60,163 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 271 storm events in Franklin County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Franklin County has been included in 27 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| November 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4848: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).