Living in Franklin County, Iowa

Franklin County is a county in Iowa with a population of around 10,295. The main communities are Hampton, Sheffield, Latimer.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,531/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $144K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 30°F) and warm summers (highs around 79°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Franklin County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a predominantly working-class population (18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.