Franklin
City in Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Franklin, Wisconsin is a small, rural town just south of Milwaukee, offering quiet charm and a tight-knit community. With a population under 600, Franklin features a blend of countryside peace and local hospitality. Visitors enjoy tranquil surroundings and easy access to regional parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Wisconsin
Population
590
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.89°, -88.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,730
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-5.3°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-37.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
945 mm
Internet Speed
203 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
45
Walk Score
45
Footways
89.0
Airport
MKE
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.