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Franklinton, Louisiana

town · Washington Parish

At a glance

3,602
Population
$188,500
Median home value (all homes)
38% below U.S. median
$183,872
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$808/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$34,235
Median household income
56% below U.S. median
28.9 min
Average commute
70.1%
Homes with broadband
63.85%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing20% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost4% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates83.8%
College graduates6.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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