Franklin township, Indiana
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Putnam County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,679. The land area covers 34.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,679 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 657 | ±146 | 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 | 723 | ±145 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 657 | ±146 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 66 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $188,000 | ±$48,396 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,025 | ±$163 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,169 | ±$29,691 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,571 | ±$7,657 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | ±10.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 230 | ±193 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% | ±0.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 839 | ±197 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.7% | ±27.9% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN
GUS Population: 1,683 (2024)
ID: 164098
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
1240 W CO RD 1100 N, ROACHDALE IN 46172
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GUS Population: 37,804 (2024)
ID: 163451
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE ST, STE 20, GREENCASTLE IN 46135-1503
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Franklin | KG-05 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-04 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | 05-06 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | 09-12 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | 07-08 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | KG-12 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-04 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-04 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-04 | Franklin, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Greencastle, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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DePauw University
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College | 13.0 mi away | 313 S Locust St, Greencastle, IN, 46135-1772 |
7656584800
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ROACHDALE-FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 100 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, ROACHDALE, IN, 46172 |
(765) 522-1491
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Wabash College
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College | 14.8 mi away | 301 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933-0352 |
7653616100
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LADOGA-CLARK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 128 EAST MAIN STREET, LADOGA, IN, 47954 |
(765) 942-2456
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WAVELAND-BROWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 115 EAST GREEN STREET, WAVELAND, IN, 47989 |
(765) 435-2700
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PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 103 EAST POPLAR STREET, GREENCASTLE, IN, 46135 |
(765) 653-2755
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COATESVILLE-CLAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 4928 MILTON STREET, COATESVILLE, IN, 46121 |
(765) 386-2355
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CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 222 S WASHINGTON ST, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN, 47933 |
(765) 362-4618
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CRAWFORDSVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 205 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, CRAWFORSDSVILLE, IN, 47933 |
(765) 362-2242
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DANVILLE-CENTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 101 SOUTH INDIANA STREET, DANVILLE, IN, 46122 |
(317) 745-2604
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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 CRAWFORDSVILLE 6 SE, IN US, located 12.2 miles from Franklin township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0° | 17.2° | 25.1° | 2.87" | 7.4" |
| February | 37.5° | 20.0° | 28.8° | 2.51" | 5.7" |
| March | 48.6° | 28.8° | 38.7° | 3.15" | 3.1" |
| April | 61.2° | 38.9° | 50.0° | 4.41" | 0.3" |
| May | 71.7° | 49.9° | 60.8° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.3° | 59.6° | 69.9° | 5.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.8° | 61.9° | 72.4° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.9° | 59.2° | 70.6° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 51.7° | 64.4° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.7° | 40.8° | 52.7° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.0° | 31.4° | 40.7° | 3.64" | 1.0" |
| December | 38.0° | 22.6° | 30.3° | 2.88" | 4.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roachdale town | Town | 2.6 mi | — |
| Bainbridge town | Town | 4.9 mi | — |
| Ladoga town | Town | 6.5 mi | — |
| Groveland CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Russellville town | Town | 7.8 mi | — |
| Van Bibber Lake CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1813325576. • 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.