Franklin town, Wisconsin
Franklin town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin town is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 532. The land area covers 36.60 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 532 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 29 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 133 | ±26 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 176 | ±33 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 133 | ±26 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 43 | ±20 |
| Median Home Value | $350,000 | ±$82,010 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,075 | ±$787 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,406 | ±$8,356 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,378 | ±$8,922 |
| Poverty Rate | 26.2% | ±17.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 138 | ±99 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 236 | ±51 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 74.4% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF FRANKLIN
GUS Population: 537 (2024)
ID: 177493
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
W16177 COUNTY ROAD C, TAYLOR WI 54659-7008
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GUS Population: 21,027 (2024)
ID: 177063
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
307 MAIN ST, BLACK RIVER FALLS WI 54615-1784
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Franklin | PK-05 | Franklin, WI | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-05 | Franklin, WI | |
| Regular School Franklin | 06-08 | Franklin, WI | |
| Regular School Franklin | 09-12 | Franklin, WI | |
| Alternative School Franklin | 09-12 | Franklin, WI | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-05 | Franklin, WI | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-05 | Franklin, WI | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-05 | Franklin, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Black River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Black River Falls, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MIDWEST ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 10101 SOUTH 27TH ST 2ND FLOOR, FRANKLIN, WI, 53132 |
(414) 817-5800
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The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
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College | 23.3 mi away | 566 Theater Rd, Onalaska, WI, 54650 |
6087837400
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TAYLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 420 2ND ST., TAYLOR, WI, 54659 |
(715) 662-2310
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ETTRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 15570 SCHOOL ST, ETTRICK, WI, 54627 |
(608) 525-3408
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BLAIR-PRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 122 S. URBERG AVE., BLAIR, WI, 54616 |
(608) 989-2502
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BLACK RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 222 FILLMORE ST., BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI, 54615 |
(715) 284-4112
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GALESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 16787 S. MAIN ST., GALESVILLE, WI, 54630 |
(608) 582-2552
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WHITEHALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 36351 MAIN ST., WHITEHALL, WI, 54773 |
(715) 538-4107
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LA CROSSE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 121 W. LEGION ST., HOLMEN, WI, 54636 |
(608) 526-9600
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INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 23688 ADAMS ST., INDEPENDENCE, WI, 54747 |
(715) 985-3616
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BLAIR, WI US, located 9.1 miles from Franklin town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0° | 4.1° | 14.0° | 1.01" | 10.0" |
| February | 29.3° | 8.2° | 18.8° | 1.21" | 8.5" |
| March | 41.4° | 20.7° | 31.0° | 1.66" | 8.9" |
| April | 55.5° | 32.4° | 43.9° | 3.31" | 2.5" |
| May | 67.6° | 44.7° | 56.2° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.5° | 55.2° | 66.3° | 5.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.3° | 58.8° | 70.0° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 56.2° | 67.8° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 48.1° | 59.9° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.9° | 34.7° | 46.3° | 2.51" | 0.2" |
| November | 42.4° | 23.9° | 33.1° | 1.78" | 2.2" |
| December | 29.2° | 12.1° | 20.7° | 1.18" | 8.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Taylor village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| Ettrick village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
| Mindoro CDP | CDP | 12.7 mi | — |
| Hixton village | Village | 13.0 mi | — |
| Blair city | City | 13.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5505327225. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.