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Franklin, AR
Town in Izard County, Arkansas.
Population
283
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
133
ZIP codes
0
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 2.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Franklin, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Izard County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,410
2,949 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,333
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $10,034 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Violet HillCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Horseshoe BendCity | 4.4 mi | 13.4 |
| OxfordCity | 8.9 mi | 6.5 |
| MelbourneCity | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| Ash FlatCity | 10 mi | 6.4 |
| Evening ShadeCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| SidneyTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| SalemCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Cherokee VillageCity | 15 mi | 20.4 |
| HighlandCity | 16 mi | 8.7 |
| PinevilleTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| HardyCity | 19 mi | 5.2 |
| GuionTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| ViolaTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Calico RockCity | 20 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, AR in?
- Franklin is in Izard County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Franklin, AR?
- About 283 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Violet Hill (3.7 mi), Horseshoe Bend (4.4 mi), Oxford (8.9 mi), Melbourne (10 mi), Ash Flat (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023