Franklin County , Arkansas

Population: 17,220 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $51,919 Home $118,800 Rent $717/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 17,220 residents, Franklin County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Arkansas and neighboring counties alike.

$51,919
Median Income
household
$118,800
Home Value
median
$717/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $51,919
Per Capita Income $27,137
Poverty Rate 18.9%
Median Home Value $118,800
Median Gross Rent $717/mo
Owner Occupied 74.0%
Renter Occupied 26.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 17,220
Median Age 42.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 13.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.8%
Obesity
11.7%
Diabetes
19.5%
Smoking
38.5%
High Blood Pressure
33.5%
No Physical Activity
27.0%
Depression
40.6%
Insufficient Sleep
78.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 49.4  ·  49th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
64.82
🌀 Hurricane
46.93
🔥 Wildfire
82.54
❄️ Winter Storm
72.57
🌍 Earthquake
62.53
☀️ Drought
58.17

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