The Town FilesFranklin County, Idaho
15,056 people. The median home is worth $372,600 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $71,950.
Towns in Franklin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | 5,591 | $350,300 | $61,039 | 34.2 |
People and housing
| Franklin County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $372,600 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $894 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $71,950 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 33.3 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
4,087 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,391 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 141 storm events in Franklin County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Franklin County has been included in 4 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4310: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).