Overview

Franklin County, IN (shown in white) has 384.43 mi² of land area and 6.62 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Butler County, OH
• Dearborn County, IN
• Decatur County, IN
• Fayette County, IN
• Hamilton County, OH
• Ripley County, IN
• Rush County, IN
• Union County, IN

The county's elevations range from a low of 584' to a high of 1,000.6', with a weighted average of 903.4' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 20.6°F to average highs around 87.2°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 53.8°F. Average annual precipation is 46". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Franklin County is 23,381 with 8,923 households. These households are spread across 13 unique municipalties (not all shown).