The Town FilesFranklin Furnace, Ohio
Community in Scioto County · population 1,525 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,200
- Household income
- $59,621
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 37.9
Franklin Furnace is a community of 1,525 people in Scioto County, Ohio. The median home is worth $147,200, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Ohio towns, quieter than 88% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Ohio towns.
How Franklin Furnace ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Franklin Furnace is worth $147,200, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $59,621, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $706 a month. 80.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Franklin Furnace | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $706 | $914 |
| Median household income | $59,621 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 80.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Franklin Furnace
| People | Franklin Furnace | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Franklin Furnace
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin Furnace since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 23, 1968 about 5.8 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 81 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 14, 2011.
Severe weather in Scioto County since 1996
Scioto County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Scioto County
Scioto County had 25,148 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,418 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Franklin Furnace itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Franklin Furnace
3 public schools with 508 students, about 25.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Elementary School | K-6 | 265 | 53.0 |
| Green High School | 7-12 | 217 | 14.5 |
| Green Preschool | PK-PK | 26 | — |
Towns near Franklin Furnace
- Greenup, KY4.3 mi · 1,095 people · home $143,000
- Wurtland, KY6.5 mi · 983 people · home $95,000
- Wheelersburg, OH8.0 mi · 6,531 people · home $210,000
- Worthington, KY8.1 mi · 1,501 people · home $133,200
- Raceland, KY8.6 mi · 2,343 people · home $128,400
- Sciotodale, OH8.7 mi · 1,049 people · home $120,000
- South Shore, KY9.0 mi · 1,066 people · home $89,200
- Flatwoods, KY9.6 mi · 7,325 people · home $114,600
Franklin Furnace questions
Is Franklin Furnace, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Franklin Furnace scores better for retirees than 17% of Ohio towns and quieter than 88%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Franklin Furnace?
The median owner-occupied home in Franklin Furnace is valued at $147,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,621, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $706 a month.
What is the weather like in Franklin Furnace?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 6.6 inches of snow.
Does Franklin Furnace get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin Furnace since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 23, 1968. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)