Franklin County

Franklin County, KS, has a population of approximately 25,850 people. The racial makeup is about 92% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race make up around 6.5% of the population. The median age is around 40 years. Median household income stands at roughly $54,000, with about 10.5% of the population below the poverty line. Households average 2.5 people, and the county covers an area of 577 square miles.

As of the latest data, Franklin County, KS, has a median home value of approximately $160,000. The county’s homeownership rate is around 70%, with an average household size of 2.5 people. Median rent is about $800 per month. The housing market has seen roughly a 5% increase in prices over the past year. The average property tax in Franklin County is around 1.3% of the home's assessed value. About 65% of the housing units are single-family homes, with the remaining comprising apartments, townhomes, and other types.

Franklin County, Kansas, held various elections in recent years, including races for county officials, state representatives, and federal positions.

In the 2022 elections, key races included:

1. County Commissioners:

   • District 1: Ryan Jones vs. Donald Stottlemire
   • District 5: Ianne Dickinson vs. Roy Dunn

2. Kansas House of Representatives:

   • District 59: Rebecca Schmoe (Republican) won with 69.2% over Lance Neelly (Democrat) with 30.8%.

3. U.S. Senate:

   • Jerry Moran (Republican incumbent) received 63.7% of the vote, defeating Mark Holland (Democrat) with 32.4%.

Voter turnout for the region typically averages around 55-60% for general elections. For specific and up-to-date election outcomes and candidate information, residents should refer to the Franklin County Clerk's Office or the Kansas Secretary of State's website.

Franklin County, KS has a high school graduation rate of approximately 92.8%, higher than the national average of 88.6% and the Kansas state average of 91.3%. However, for higher education, about 21.5% of Franklin County residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is lower than both the national average of 33.1% and the Kansas state average of 32.3%. This indicates that while high school completion is strong, the county lags behind in higher education attainment compared to broader averages.

As of the most recent data, Franklin County, KS, has a labor force participation rate of approximately 61.4%, mirroring Kansas's statewide rate of 61.3% and slightly below the national average at 63.2%. The unemployment rate in Franklin County sits at around 3.6%, closely aligned with Kansas's 3.3% and lower than the U.S. average of 3.8%.

Top industries in Franklin County include manufacturing, healthcare, retail trade, and education. Manufacturing employs about 18% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of approximately 8.5%. Healthcare services account for 14%, close to the national rate of 13.6%. Retail trade employs 13%, comparable to the U.S. average of 10%. Education services employ around 10%, roughly in line with the national average of 9.3%.

Overall, Franklin County has a significant focus on manufacturing relative to state and national trends.

As of recent data, the average household income in Franklin County, KS is approximately $56,000 per year. In comparison, the average household income in the United States is about $70,000, while the Kansas state average is around $61,000. Franklin County’s income levels fall below both the national and state averages, indicating a relatively lower income region.

Income disparities reflect economic differences that may influence local living standards, cost of living, and economic development strategies.

As of the most recent data available, Franklin County, Kansas, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The statistics below provide a snapshot of various crime types and their respective occurrences per 1,000 residents.

The overall crime rate in Franklin County stands at approximately 17.7 per 1,000 residents, which is below both the Kansas state average and the national average for similar rural areas.

Keep in mind that these figures can fluctuate and checking local law enforcement resources for the most current data is recommended.