Franklin township, Iowa
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Bremer County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 400. The land area covers 35.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 400 | ±203 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs | ±15.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 142 | ±65 | 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 | 142 | ±65 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 142 | ±65 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $286,900 | ±$62,291 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | ±$62,819 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,554 | ±$5,839 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±8.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 31 | ±39 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 185 | ±76 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.1% | ±11.7% |
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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GUS Population: 25,328 (2024)
ID: 164236
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
415 E BREMER AVE, WAVERLY IA 50677-3548
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cedar Falls, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Waterloo, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Waterloo, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Denver, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Denver, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Denver, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Denver, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Dunkerton, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Dunkerton, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Sumner, IA |
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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Allen College
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College | 15.5 mi away | 1990 Heath St, Waterloo, IA, 50703-1999 |
3192262000
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READLYN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 309 MAIN ST, READLYN, IA, 50668 |
(319) 279-3432
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Wartburg College
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College | 18.1 mi away | 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly, IA, 50677-0903 |
3193528200
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FAIRBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 212 MAIN ST, FAIRBANK, IA, 50629 |
(319) 635-2487
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Upper Iowa University
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College | 19.6 mi away | 605 Washington St, Fayette, IA, 52142-1857 |
5634255200
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WESTGATE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 180 MAIN ST, WESTGATE, IA, 50681 |
(563) 578-5151
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La James International College-Cedar Falls
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College Vocational | 19.7 mi away | 6322 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613 |
3192772150
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DUNKERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 203 E TOWER ST, DUNKERTON, IA, 50626 |
(319) 822-4610
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The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
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College Vocational | 19.9 mi away | 1350 College Square Mall, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613 |
3192609995
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TRIPOLI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 101 4TH AVE SW, TRIPOLI, IA, 50676 |
(319) 882-4807
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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 TRIPOLI, IA US, located 10.5 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 | 24.8° | 7.3° | 16.1° | 1.23" | — |
| February | 29.2° | 11.5° | 20.3° | 1.09" | — |
| March | 42.8° | 24.0° | 33.4° | 2.00" | — |
| April | 57.6° | 35.6° | 46.6° | 3.93" | — |
| May | 70.0° | 47.9° | 58.9° | 5.11" | — |
| June | 79.6° | 58.6° | 69.1° | 6.03" | — |
| July | 82.8° | 61.6° | 72.2° | 4.80" | — |
| August | 80.9° | 59.0° | 69.9° | 4.29" | — |
| September | 74.5° | 50.3° | 62.4° | 3.75" | — |
| October | 61.0° | 38.2° | 49.6° | 2.96" | — |
| November | 44.3° | 25.6° | 35.0° | 1.98" | — |
| December | 30.9° | 14.6° | 22.7° | 1.47" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readlyn city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Fairbank city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| Westgate city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
| Dunkerton city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Tripoli city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Denver city | City | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1901791389. • 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.