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Franklin County, Ohio: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Franklin County at 4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 38% higher than the rate for Ohio (3.0). The median household earns $75,176 and the unemployment rate was 3.4% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 1,333,048 residents.
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?
From 2021 through 2025, Franklin County averaged 5,731 reported violent crimes a year, along with 37,147 property crimes. The violent rate, 4.1 per 1,000 people, is 38% higher than the Ohio rate (3.0); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 26.7 per 1,000 residents, compared with 16.6 across Ohio. CDC death records show about 151 homicide deaths a year in the county (11.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Franklin County | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,731 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 155 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 1,369 | 0.98 | 0.49 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 1,547 | 1.1 | 0.50 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 2,660 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 37,147 | 26.7 | 16.6 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 5,031 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 25,242 | 18.1 | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6,874 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 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 (25 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Franklin County?
Half of households in Franklin County make more than $75,176 and half make less; across Ohio the midpoint is $71,389. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $288,400, and the median rent is $1,302 a month. 10.9% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 24,817 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,333,048 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $75,176 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $288,400 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,302 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9% | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 52.8% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.8 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.1% | 90.1% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.8% | 6.4% | 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 High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). 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: Air Force Plant 85. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Franklin County has 3 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 3 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Hoover Dam (86 ft) and Julian Griggs Dam (52 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
64 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 804,893 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
No federal major disaster declaration covered Franklin County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). In 2024, 4 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 31 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 89 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 20 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Franklin County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 17 highway work zones in Franklin County (14 active that day). Listed roads include I-70, I-71 and I-270. 16 are on interstates. 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 387 public schools (2024-25) and 83 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 57 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 70 fire or EMS stations and 27 police or sheriff stations.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Franklin County?
1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Tom Cannon Mound. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
See them on the map: sacred sites →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Franklin County
Gun shops
45 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Franklin County (44 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 45 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 29 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ace Pawn Shop (Columbus), Aimhi INC (New Albany), Amelia Jeffers, Auctioneers & Appraisers (Columbus), Big Bucks Pawn Shop (Columbus), Buckeye Pawn Shop INC (Columbus), Buy Here Sell Here (2 in Columbus), Capital Pawn Shop (Columbus), Cash America Pawn (Columbus) and 35 more.
Liquor stores
18 liquor stores are on the map in Franklin County: 1837 Wine & Spirits Emporium (Gahanna), ABC Liquor (Columbus), Alum Creek Liquor Agency (Obetz), Arena Wine & Spirits (Columbus), Bexley Liquor Agency (Columbus), Buckeye Wine & Spirits, Central Point Liquor Agency Inc. (Columbus), Chateau Wine & Spirits (Dublin) and 10 more. Ohio has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Franklin County: Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio (Columbus) and Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio-North Columbus Health Center (Columbus).
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; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Franklin County?
Franklin County averaged 5,731 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.1 per 1,000 residents, 38% higher than the Ohio rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 26.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Franklin County?
$75,176 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $71,389 for Ohio and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Franklin County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 24,817 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 High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Franklin County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Franklin County: Air Force Plant 85.
Is there road construction in Franklin County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 17 highway work zones in Franklin County (14 active that day). Listed roads include I-70, I-71 and I-270. 16 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Franklin County?
57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | 226,834 | 0.90 | $133,540 |
| Fairfield County | 163,453 | 1.7 | $90,966 |
| Licking County | 181,837 | 1.7 | $84,426 |
| Madison County | 44,423 | 1.1 | $87,045 |
| Pickaway County | 60,131 | 1.3 | $74,040 |
| Union County | 67,324 | 0.93 | $112,322 |
Cities in Franklin County with their own page: Columbus.
More: Ohio 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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