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United States / Kentucky / No Metro Area / Simpson County / Franklin / Zip Codes
Franklin, KY is a great place to live in the midwest. It has an affordable cost of living with 2 bedroom rents averaging $900 compared to the US average of $1,430. The grocery cost index is also significantly lower in Franklin than the US average, giving people more money to spend on other needs. Local businesses in Franklin include Pennyrile Farms, H&K Automotive Solutions, and Craig’s Well Service. Pennyrile Farms is a vegetable farm that provides fresh produce to local markets around the area. H&K Automotive Solutions provide auto repair services such as oil changes and regular maintenance check-ups. Lastly, Craig’s Well Service specializes in water well maintenance and installation for both residential and commercial purposes.

Franklin has an unemployment rate of 4.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Franklin has seen the job market increase by 1.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Franklin
- The Sales Tax Rate for Franklin is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Franklin is 7.6%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Franklin
- The average income of a Franklin resident is $14,884 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Franklin resident is $51,324 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyFranklin, KentuckyUnited States
  4.46
  -6.5%-6.2%
  38.1%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  6.8%4.6%
  $21,110$37,638
  $51,324$69,021
  $60,858$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.5%6.8%
  30.1%10.0%
  4.5%2.5%
  15.2%11.0%
  6.2%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  1.4%1.9%
  1.3%4.7%
  0.2%1.9%
  2.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.6%4.2%
  3.9%9.3%
  7.3%14.0%
  2.7%2.1%
  7.1%7.0%
  7.2%4.8%
  2.4%4.7%
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I've been here, for at least 7 years; it's the worst town I've ever lived in. Most people here are boring, there's little-to-nothing to do, and here I am, stuck to  More

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Moved here in April 2018 from Southern CA...best move we ever made! Great place to retire...LOW cost of living, low taxes, cheap gas, great schools & restaurants,  More

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Over 9 years ago

I recently visited Franklin for 3 days 7-24-2015 It was hot 90-95 degrees but not humid, definitely not unbearable. And I live in Ohio! Memphis is unbearable. I talked  More

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