Franklin County , Virginia

Population: 54,958 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $68,348 Home $222,800 Rent $797/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 54,958 residents, Franklin County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike.

$68,348
Median Income
household
$222,800
Home Value
median
$797/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $68,348
Per Capita Income $38,202
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Median Home Value $222,800
Median Gross Rent $797/mo
Owner Occupied 79.7%
Renter Occupied 20.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 54,958
Median Age 48.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 24.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

34.8%
Obesity
15.1%
Diabetes
15.7%
Smoking
32.9%
High Blood Pressure
25.1%
No Physical Activity
26.0%
Depression
36.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 42.7  ·  43th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
17.88
🌀 Hurricane
69.21
🔥 Wildfire
38.14
❄️ Winter Storm
55.22
🌍 Earthquake
55.15
☀️ Drought
67.30

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