List of towns and cities in Franklin County, Illinois

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Franklin County, located in the state of Illinois, is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich history. The county is home to the stunning Franklin County Conservation Area, which offers visitors the chance to experience the area's natural beauty through hiking, bird watching, and picnicking. Mining has played a significant role in the county's development, with the Old Coal Mine Museum providing insight into this important aspect of its heritage. Additionally, the annual Franklin County Fair attracts visitors from far and wide, showcasing the county's vibrant community spirit. With its diverse range of attractions and activities, Franklin County is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Franklin County (IL) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages1
Population1,020
Area0.76 sq mi
Density1,342 /sq mi
Altitude640 ft
GDP$19 million
Median Household Income$60,000
Poverty rate10%
Unemployment rate4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)30%
Crime rate5 per 1,000 people

Environmental risk in Franklin County, IL

Overall riskRelatively Low
Expected Annual LossRelatively Low
Social VulnerabilityRelatively Moderate
Community ResilienceRelatively High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskRelatively Low
Drought RiskRelatively Low
Earthquake RiskRelatively Moderate
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Moderate
Hurricane RiskVery Low
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Moderate
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskRelatively Low
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Low
Strong Wind RiskRelatively High
Tornado RiskRelatively Moderate
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Moderate

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Franklin County administration contact details

Franklin County administration contact details
Address100 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812
County seatBenton
Phone number(618) 438-3221
Official websitehttps://franklincountyil.gov/
County clerkGreg Woolard
County fiscal officerAndy Sloan
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Franklin County:

  • WEST FRANKFORT

    West Frankfort is a City in Franklin county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • BENTON

    Benton is a City in Franklin county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • CHRISTOPHER

    Christopher is a City in Franklin county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • SESSER

    Sesser is a City in Franklin county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • ZEIGLER

    Zeigler is a City in Franklin county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • ROYALTON

    Royalton is a Village in Franklin county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • WEST CITY

    West City is a Village in Franklin county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • VALIER

    Valier is a Village in Franklin county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • NORTH CITY

    North City is a Village in Franklin county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • THOMPSONVILLE

    Thompsonville is a Village in Franklin county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • BUCKNER

    Buckner is a Village in Franklin county with -500 inhabitants.

  • EWING

    Ewing is a Village in Franklin county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ORIENT

    Orient is a City in Franklin county with -500 inhabitants.

  • HANAFORD

    Hanaford is a Village in Franklin county with -100 inhabitants.

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