Franklin County, MO

County in Missouri, Midwest · ranked on 42 metrics

Rank among US counties

Franklin County, MO is a county in Missouri with a population of 108,793 (583rd of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (388th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (829th of 3,094), Median Household Income (957th of 3,093). It ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (2,364th of 3,094), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,997th of 3,092), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,774th of 2,916).

Population
108.8K
583rd highest of 3,094
Density
117.9
809th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
3.76%
901st highest of 3,094
Area
923
779th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Missouri

At a glance

Median household income
$73,165
957th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$227,600
1,094th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$893
1,458th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.7%
1,846th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
8.16%
2,707th highest of 3,094
College degree
23.7%
1,354th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
39.3%
1,114th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
8.5%
2,205th highest of 2,916
Average commute
28 minutes
731st highest of 3,094
Home broadband
90.0%
829th highest of 3,094
Climate
55.3°F average
31°F in January, 77°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +45.9
72.4% Republican, 26.5% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)8.16%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    388th of 3,094
  2. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)8.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 670th of 2,916
  3. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)34.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 807th of 3,094
  4. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)90.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    829th of 3,094
  5. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 814th of 2,916
  6. Median Household Income$73,165
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    957th of 3,093
  7. Unemployment Rate (%)3.7%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,127th of 3,094
  8. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)18.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,184th of 2,916
  9. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)23.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,354th of 3,094
  10. Median Income$73,165
    Poorest Counties
    957th of 2,000

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Depression (%)26.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,275th of 2,916
  2. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)19.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,274th of 2,916
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)28.3
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,364th of 3,094
  4. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$227,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,997th of 3,092
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)39.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,774th of 2,916
  6. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)27.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,722nd of 2,916
  7. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,270
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,733rd of 3,050
  8. Adults Who Smoke (%)16.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,619th of 2,916
  9. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$893
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,630th of 3,090
  10. Heating Degree Days per Year4,781
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,526th of 3,050

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (56), weakest Health (50). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Jefferson County, MO89% similar
    Compared on 13 of 17
  2. Warren County, MO87% similar
    Compared on 12 of 17
  3. Franklin County, KS85% similar
    Compared on 12 of 17
  4. Amelia County, VA84% similar
    Compared on 12 of 17
  5. Lonoke County, AR84% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17

Quick answers

What is the population of Franklin County, MO?
Franklin County, MO has a population of 108,793, 583rd among 3,094 US counties.
What does Franklin County, MO rank best at?
Among US counties, Franklin County, MO ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (388th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (829th of 3,094); Median Household Income (957th of 3,093).
Where does Franklin County, MO rank worst?
Franklin County, MO ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (2,364th of 3,094); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,997th of 3,092); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,774th of 2,916).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Franklin County, MO?
Rankodex ranks Franklin County, MO on 42 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

42 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics