About Franklin
Set in the southeastern part of Arizona, Franklin is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Franklin is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1 square miles.
📰 Franklin News Today
- Franklin Welch Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Green Valley, AZ - Green Valley News & Sun Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Patriots Claim WR Tejhaun Palmer Off Waivers from Arizona; Release Rookie TE Jeremiah Franklin New England Patriots · Aug 4
- Finished The Fight: Franklin Scout Team Takes Gold at 15U Champs Arizona USA Baseball · Jun 22
- Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Chooses Former Republican Mayor John Giles as Her Running Mate usnews.com · Aug 11
- NM v. Arizona Showcase Brings Top Talent to Shiprock Navajo Nation Office of the President (.gov) · Apr 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Franklin Unique
- One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Arizona one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1 sq mi
Coordinates32.6770, -109.0721