What are the schools like in Franklinton, LA?

Franklinton is served primarily by Washington Parish. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Franklinton?

The median household income in Franklinton, LA is $31,645 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Franklinton, LA?

Franklinton has an average high temperature of 60.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Franklinton, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Franklinton, LA affordable or expensive?

Franklinton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Franklinton is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,900 and the median rent is $694 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Franklinton, LA?

Franklinton has a violent crime rate of 623.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1653.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Franklinton, LA a Good Place to Live?

Franklinton is a small town of 3,638 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $31,645 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Franklinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Franklinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Franklinton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.3

Franklinton's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Franklinton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Franklinton, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$694	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,645	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Franklinton's violent crime rate is 623.5 per 100,000 residents — 64% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

623.5 /100k

Property Crime

1653.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Franklinton is served primarily by Washington Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Franklinton, LA	National Avg
School District	Washington Parish	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Franklinton sees average highs of 60.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 69.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Franklinton, LA
Average High — January	60.4°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	69.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Franklinton, LA	National Avg
Population	3,638	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	42.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	53.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Folsom, LA 15 mi Bogalusa, LA 18 mi Tylertown, MS 19 mi Rio, LA 19 mi Varnado, LA 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Franklinton

Franklinton, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70438

Franklinton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklinton, LA affordable or expensive?

Franklinton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Franklinton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $188,900 and median rent is $694/month.

What is the crime rate in Franklinton, LA?

Franklinton's violent crime rate is 623.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1653.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Franklinton?

Public schools in Franklinton are operated by Washington Parish. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Franklinton, LA a good place to live?

Franklinton, LA has a population of 3,638, a median household income of $31,645, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Franklinton?

Franklinton averages 60.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 69.2 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Franklinton?

Franklinton, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70438.

What is the population of Franklinton?

The population of Franklinton, Louisiana is 3,638 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Franklinton?

Key numbers for living in Franklinton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $188,900, median household income $31,645, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Franklinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.