What are the schools like in Franklin, NE?

Franklin is served primarily by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Franklin?

The median household income in Franklin, NE is $49,271 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Franklin, NE?

Franklin has an average high temperature of 38.3°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Franklin, NE affordable or expensive?

Franklin's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Franklin is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $91,500 and the median rent is $489 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Franklin, NE?

Crime rate data for Franklin is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Franklin, NE a Good Place to Live?

Franklin is a small town of 809 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $49,271 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Franklin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Franklin 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: 84.1

Franklin's overall cost of living index is 84.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Franklin costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Franklin, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$489	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,271	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Franklin is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Franklin is served primarily by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Franklin, NE	National Avg
School District	FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Franklin sees average highs of 38.3°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 26.5 inches of annual precipitation and 18.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Franklin, NE
Average High — January	38.3°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	26.5"
Annual Snowfall	18.9"

Demographics

Metric	Franklin, NE	National Avg
Population	809	—
Median Age	50.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	30.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bloomington, NE 5 mi Naponee, NE 10 mi Riverton, NE 10 mi Republican City, NE 14 mi Upland, NE 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Franklin

Franklin, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68939

Franklin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin, NE affordable or expensive?

Franklin's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Franklin roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $91,500 and median rent is $489/month.

What is the crime rate in Franklin, NE?

Crime data for Franklin is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Franklin?

Public schools in Franklin are operated by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Franklin, NE a good place to live?

Franklin, NE has a population of 809, a median household income of $49,271, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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 Franklin?

Franklin averages 38.3°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.5 inches with about 18.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Franklin?

Franklin, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68939.

What is the population of Franklin?

The population of Franklin, Nebraska is 809 with a median age of 50.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Franklin?

Key numbers for living in Franklin: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $91,500, median household income $49,271, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Franklin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.