Franklin County

TX · Pop. 193,464 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Franklin County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 193,464.

$/Acre: $5,219
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 276 days
Broadband: 76%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 178/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.63%
Combined Sales Tax7.88%
Cost of Living Index88.9
Median Household Income$80,863
Poverty Rate17.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,219
Median Home Price$486K
Acres for Sale2058
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season276 days
Annual Rainfall25.9 inches
Avg Summer High97°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation1,882 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado5/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)381 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.2
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K490
Property Crime /100K673
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%
Ag EconomyWeak