FranktownColorado
Franktown is an unincorporated town, a post office, and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Franktown
Set in the central part of Colorado, Franktown is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Franktown is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.94 square miles.
What Makes Franktown Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
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.
- Easy reach of Castle Rock (6 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
📍 Neighborhoods in Franktown
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Franktown
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Franktown
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Franktown
- Cherry Valley Elementary School
- Franktown Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.