Franklin County , Alabama
Population: 31,978 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,493 Home $128,000 Rent $667/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 31,978 residents, Franklin County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Alabama and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Franklin County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$51,493
Median Income
household
$128,000
Home Value
median
$667/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,493 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,036 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| Median Home Value | $128,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $667/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 31,978 |
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.2%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
19.2%
Smoking
44.4%
High Blood Pressure
32.7%
No Physical Activity
25.1%
Depression
38.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 67.7 · 68th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
93.16
🌀 Hurricane
60.37
🔥 Wildfire
37.72
❄️ Winter Storm
22.34
🌍 Earthquake
83.08
☀️ Drought
40.14
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