WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Franklinton, LA

View of Franklinton, LA
Image credit: Z28scrambler / CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
3,576
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
155 ft
Median Home Value
$188,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$808/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,235
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Franklinton

Explore

More places like Franklinton

OverallBest places in LouisianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in LouisianaNearest larger communityHammond, Louisiana30 miles away · 24,032 residents.

About Franklinton

Franklinton is a peaceful town of around 3,600 residents tucked along the Bogue Chitto River in Washington Parish. Located about an hour north of the Northshore and sixty miles from New Orleans, it offers a relaxed pace surrounded by rolling pine hills and farmland. The town really shines each October during the Washington Parish Free Fair, a beloved local tradition that brings the whole area together for parades, live music, and down-home cooking.

Warren House (Franklinton, Louisiana) 01

Daily life here revolves around a quiet downtown square, community schools, and easy weekends spent tubing or fishing along the river. While you will find your everyday groceries, local diners, and essential services right in town, many residents make the straightforward drive down Highway 25 to Covington or Hammond for major shopping trips and medical care. It is a great spot for anyone looking for affordable country living without being too far from regional hubs.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.4ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+97.4rating

Loading town details...