The Town FilesFranklinton, Louisiana
Town in Washington Parish · population 3,662 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,500
- Household income
- $34,235
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 37.4
Franklinton is a town of 3,662 people in Washington Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $188,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better transit than 74% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 72% of Louisiana towns.
How Franklinton ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Franklinton is worth $188,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $34,235, which is more affordable than 3% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $808 a month. 41.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Franklinton | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $808 | $887 |
| Median household income | $34,235 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 41.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Franklinton
| People | Franklinton | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.1% | 84.6% |
Weather in Franklinton
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 37.0°F. About 62.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklinton since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 17, 1968 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on January 21, 2016.
Severe weather in Washington Parish since 1996
Washington Parish has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Washington Parish
Washington Parish had 11,134 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,079 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Franklinton itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Franklinton
7 public schools with 3,835 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Elementary School | PK-5 | 764 | 17.0 |
| Pine School | 6-12 | 758 | 16.8 |
| Franklinton High School | 9-12 | 704 | 13.5 |
| Franklinton Primary School | PK-3 | 633 | 13.5 |
| Franklinton Elementary School | 4-6 | 385 | 13.3 |
| Franklinton Junior High School | 7-8 | 325 | 13.5 |
| Enon Elementary School | PK-6 | 266 | 14.0 |
Towns near Franklinton
- Bogalusa, LA17.6 mi · 10,659 people · home $97,600
- Amite City, LA23.3 mi · 4,005 people · home $112,800
- Covington, LA25.5 mi · 11,564 people · home $295,100
- Abita Springs, LA26.6 mi · 2,631 people · home $269,300
- Natalbany, LA29.0 mi · 2,510 people · home $151,200
Franklinton questions
Is Franklinton, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Franklinton scores better for retirees than 57% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 72%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Franklinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Franklinton is valued at $188,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,235, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $808 a month.
What is the weather like in Franklinton?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 37.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Franklinton get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklinton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 17, 1968. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)