The Town FilesFranklin County, Georgia
24,234 people. The median home is worth $179,000 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $53,046.
Towns in Franklin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston | 2,649 | $220,800 | $34,435 | 39.1 |
People and housing
| Franklin County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $844 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $53,046 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.5% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
8,125 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,716 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 272 storm events in Franklin County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Franklin County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).