Franklin township, Ohio
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Fulton County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 670. The land area covers 28.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 670 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs | ±14.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 255 | ±62 | 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 | 278 | ±63 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 255 | ±62 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $150,800 | ±$95,942 |
| 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 | $71,750 | ±$24,530 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,585 | ±$6,853 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | ±20.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 167 | ±144 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 274 | ±104 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89% | ±11.1% |
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: 673 (2024)
ID: 172863
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
10033 CO RD 262, WEST UNITY OH 43570
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GUS Population: 42,028 (2024)
ID: 110680
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FISCAL SUPERVISOR
152 S FULTON ST, STE 165, WAUSEON OH 43567-3310
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Franklin | 09-12 | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Franklin | 03-05 | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Franklin | 05-08 | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Franklin | KG-02 | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Franklin | 02 | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Franklin | KG | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Archbold, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Archbold, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Archbold, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bryan, OH |
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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Four County Career Center
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College Vocational | 10.9 mi away | 22-900 State Rte 34, Archbold, OH, 43502 |
4192673331
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NORMAL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 301 N. EAGLE ST., FAYETTE, OH, 43521 |
(419) 237-2115
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Northwest State Community College
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College | 11.1 mi away | 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, OH, 43502-9542 |
4192675511
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ARCHBOLD COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 205 STRYKER ST., ARCHBOLD, OH, 43502 |
(419) 446-2783
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Defiance College
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College | 21.8 mi away | 701 N Clinton St., Defiance, OH, 43512 |
4197844010
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WEST UNITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 109 S HIGH, WEST UNITY, OH, 43570 |
(833) 633-7323
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Adrian College
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College | 23.7 mi away | 110 South Madison Ave., Adrian, MI, 49221-2575 |
5172655161
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STAIR DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 228 WEST MAIN STREET, MORENCI, MI, 49256 |
(517) 458-6510
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STRYKER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 304 S DEFIANCE, STRYKER, OH, 43557 |
(833) 633-7323
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WALDRON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 107 NORTH MAIN STREET, WALDRON, MI, 49288 |
(517) 286-6511
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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 MORENCI, MI US, located 9.2 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 | 32.9° | 14.7° | 23.8° | 2.33" | 9.8" |
| February | 36.2° | 15.5° | 25.8° | 2.33" | 8.1" |
| March | 46.6° | 24.0° | 35.3° | 2.77" | 5.2" |
| April | 60.1° | 33.6° | 46.8° | 3.58" | 0.8" |
| May | 72.0° | 45.6° | 58.8° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 55.5° | 68.5° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 58.0° | 71.8° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.1° | 56.4° | 69.7° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.2° | 48.6° | 62.4° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.8° | 37.8° | 50.3° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.0° | 28.5° | 38.8° | 3.04" | 1.5" |
| December | 37.3° | 20.4° | 28.8° | 2.48" | 6.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Tedrow CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| West Unity village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Archbold village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Pettisville CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Alvordton CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3905128294. • 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.