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Franklin, Illinois · ZIP 62638

Franklin — ZIP 62638

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Franklin (62638) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Illinois. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $148K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100
Avg reading proficiency23%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100
Typical home value$148K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Woodson, IllinoisWoodsonZIP 62695
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Murrayville, IllinoisMurrayvilleZIP 62668
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Alexander, IllinoisAlexanderZIP 62601
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$148K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

392

Violent Crime

37

Property Crime

355

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Morgan County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Franklin Jr/Sr High School06–12157Not reported
12%
Franklin East Grade SchoolPK–0280Not reportedNot reported
Franklin Elementary School03–0547Not reported
35%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

1,326

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

45.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 62638 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 62638 has a school score of 50/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 62638 is approximately $148K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 62638 in Franklin has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.