The Town FilesFranklin County, Alabama
31,966 people. The median home is worth $136,000 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $53,338.
Towns in Franklin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville | 10,855 | $123,800 | $58,231 | 33.8 |
| Red Bay | 3,232 | $108,200 | $37,473 | 46.8 |
People and housing
| Franklin County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $676 | $834 |
| Median household income | $53,338 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 38.0 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
10,956 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,266 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 660 storm events in Franklin County from 1996 to 2026, with 28 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Franklin County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4426: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2017 | Hurricane | EM-3389: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).