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Franklin, WI

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 32
Population35,751
Foreign Born2.9%
Population Density1,034people per mi²
Median Age43.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

117/100

17% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Franklin, Wisconsin

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$40k
Comfortable $67k$98k
Luxury $160k+$248k+
Elite (Top 5%) $188k+$292k+
Affordability Ratio

110%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
31
Positive
13
Poor
1
Negative
5

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

1.8mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

1.7mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

3.2mi

Airport

ORD — O'Hare International

62.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Franklin, WI

1.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf8Nearest 2.7 mi
Camping7Nearest 11.7 mi
Marina0Nearest 11.1 mi
Winery2Nearest 9.2 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range3Nearest 4.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$108k+7.8%
44% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$920k
40% above US avg
College Educated
45.4%
30% above US avg
WFH
15.6%
9% above US avg
Homeownership
77.8%
19% above US avg
Median Home
$343k
22% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 81% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−38.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−40.6%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Robbery
0.03 / 1k Residents90% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.27 / 1k Residents83% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−36.9%
Burglary
0.33 / 1k Residents63% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.91 / 1k Residents11% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.65 / 1k Residents46% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+2Tilts Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Franklin, Wisconsin
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.9% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season178 days230 frost-free
Annual Rainfall41.6"
Elevation758 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor12 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,034/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorCold Wave, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Heat Wave, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 264 mi · coast 713 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$342.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMilwaukee577k people are 12 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital72 miMadison, WI
Nearest Prison12 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:38:37.000Z

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