Franklin township, Indiana
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Ripley County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,675. The land area covers 36.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,675 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±4.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,441 | ±125 | 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 | 1,566 | ±139 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,441 | ±125 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 125 | ±64 |
| Median Home Value | $203,800 | ±$23,684 |
| Median Gross Rent | $744 | ±$247 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,083 | ±$14,125 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,063 | ±$16,419 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 358 | ±155 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,644 | ±169 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.9% | ±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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TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN
GUS Population: 3,651 (2024)
ID: 104010
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
6401 E STATE ROAD 48, MILAN IN 47031-9756
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COUNTY OF RIPLEY
GUS Population: 29,214 (2024)
ID: 125985
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 235, VERSAILLES IN 47042-0235
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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 | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Aurora, 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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Veritas Baptist College
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College | 16.6 mi away | 208 Walnut Street, Suite 115, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025 |
8122211714
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MILAN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 1171 NORTH WARPATH DRIVE, MILAN, IN, 47031 |
(812) 654-1963
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OSGOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 136 WEST RIPLEY STREET, OSGOOD, IN, 47037 |
(812) 689-4011
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TYSON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 325 WEST TYSON STREET, VERSAILLES, IN, 47042 |
(812) 689-5894
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BATESVILLE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 131 NORTH WALNUT STREET, BATESVILLE, IN, 47006 |
(812) 934-4706
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DILLSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 10151 LIBRARY LANE, DILLSBORO, IN, 47018 |
(812) 954-4151
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NORTH DEARBORN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 25969 DOLE ROAD, WEST HARRISON, IN, 47060 |
(812) 637-0777
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LOCAL HISTORY LIBRARY @ THE DEPOT
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 510 SECOND STREET, AURORA, IN, 47001 |
(812) 926-4363
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AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 414 2ND STREET, AURORA, IN, 47001 |
(812) 926-0646
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CHAPIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 6517 MARKET STREET, PETERSBURG, KY, 41080 |
(859) 342-2655
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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 BROOKVILLE, IN US, located 18.8 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 | 38.1° | 20.5° | 29.3° | 3.36" | 6.1" |
| February | 42.4° | 22.6° | 32.5° | 2.67" | 5.0" |
| March | 53.0° | 30.6° | 41.8° | 3.58" | 2.1" |
| April | 65.8° | 40.5° | 53.2° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.6° | 51.2° | 63.4° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.6° | 60.1° | 71.9° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.1° | 63.7° | 75.4° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.4° | 62.3° | 74.4° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.5° | 54.5° | 67.5° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.3° | 42.4° | 55.3° | 3.30" | 0.1" |
| November | 54.3° | 32.6° | 43.4° | 3.40" | 0.3" |
| December | 42.6° | 25.5° | 34.1° | 3.37" | 4.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan town | Town | 3.3 mi | — |
| Pierceville CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Delaware CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Moores Hill town | Town | 4.9 mi | — |
| Sunman town | Town | 5.3 mi | — |
| Manchester CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1813725612. • 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.