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Franklin, IA
City in Lee County, Iowa.
Population
148
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
951
ZIP codes
0
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 17 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Franklin, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,750
13,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,286
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $7,050 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
626
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DonnellsonCity | 2.9 mi | 1.3 |
| West PointCity | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| St. PaulCity | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| Fort MadisonCity | 9.2 mi | 9.6 |
| ArgyleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| HoughtonCity | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| DenmarkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Nauvoo, ILCity | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| MontroseCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| FarmingtonCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Niota, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| AugustaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| SalemCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Revere, MOTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WeverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, IA in?
- Franklin is in Lee County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Franklin, IA?
- About 148 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Donnellson (2.9 mi), West Point (4.5 mi), St. Paul (7 mi), Fort Madison (9.2 mi), Argyle (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023