Franklin County

LA · Pop. 46,255 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Franklin County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 46,255.

$/Acre: $965

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 263 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 28.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.29%

Combined Sales Tax5.74%

Cost of Living Index95.8

Median Household Income$49,196

Poverty Rate10.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$965

Median Home Price$181K

Acres for Sale1742

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season263 days

Annual Rainfall61.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,315 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)283 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K558

Property Crime /100K746

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate