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Franklin County, New York: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Franklin County at 0.71 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 81% lower than the rate for New York (3.8). Households here have a median income of $65,151 and the unemployment rate was 4.2% in August 2026. About 46,696 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Franklin County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 38 violent and 243 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 0.71 per 1,000 people, is 81% lower than the New York rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 4.8 per 1,000 (New York: 15.7; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (68%).
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Franklin County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 38 | 0.71 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 8 | 0.15 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.04 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 26 | 0.49 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 243 | 4.8 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 35 | 0.66 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 196 | 3.7 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 0.22 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (5 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Franklin County?
Half of households in Franklin County make more than $65,151 and half make less; across New York the midpoint is $85,974. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $145,400, and the median rent is $843 a month. 17.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 791 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Franklin County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,696 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $65,151 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $145,400 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $843 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 17.5% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 72.5% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Franklin County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Franklin County as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Franklin County: York Oil Co.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Franklin County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Lake Flower (19 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
1 facility in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 29,664 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Franklin County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Tropical Storm 1, Severe Storm 1, Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 14 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 3 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Franklin County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Franklin County (all active that day). Where crews are working: US 11 and NY 458. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Franklin County?
Franklin County has 20 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private school (2023-24) in federal school lists. 2 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 19 fire or EMS stations and 6 police or sheriff stations.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Franklin County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Franklin County: St. Regis Mohawk Reservation.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Franklin County
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Franklin County, plus 14 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Burke Farms Supply INC (Burke), Runnings (Malone), Walmart #3334 (Malone) and Woods & Waters (Saranac Lake).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map in Franklin County: Celebrations Liquor And More (Akwesasne), Hair of the Dog Wine & Spirits (Saranac Lake), Harison Wine & Liquor LLC (Malone), High Peaks Wine & Spirits (Saranac Lake), Ice House Wine & Spirits (Saranac Lake), La Rocks Liquor (Moira), Lavigne & Sons LLC (Chateaugay), Ray's Discount Liquors (Tupper Lake) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Franklin County: Planned Parenthood of the North Country NY-Malone (Malone) and Planned Parenthood of the North Country NY-Saranac Lake (Saranac Lake).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Franklin County?
Franklin County averaged 38 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.71 per 1,000 residents, 81% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 4.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Franklin County?
$65,151 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Franklin County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 791 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Franklin County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Franklin County as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Franklin County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Franklin County: York Oil Co..
Is there road construction in Franklin County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Franklin County (all active that day). Where crews are working: US 11 and NY 458.
How many nursing homes are in Franklin County?
2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Franklin County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | 78,493 | 0.46 | $71,224 |
| Essex County | 36,973 | 0.46 | $71,661 |
| Hamilton County | 5,089 | 0.06 | $68,835 |
| St. Lawrence County | 107,226 | 0.85 | $62,850 |
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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