Overview

Franklin Parish, LA (shown in white) has 624.3 mi² of land area and 10.83 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Caldwell Parish, LA
• Catahoula Parish, LA
• Madison Parish, LA
• Richland Parish, LA
• Tensas Parish, LA

The county's elevations range from a low of 29.5' to a high of 124.7', with a weighted average of 65.7' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 36.6°F to average highs around 94°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 66.5°F. Average annual precipation is 60.6". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8B 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 Parish is 19,496 with 7,623 households. These households are spread across 4 unique municipalties (not all shown).