About Franklin
Franklin is a tiny community in southeastern Iowa, home to 133 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Franklin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 831 residents per square mile.
📰 Franklin News Today
- Edward Franklin Simmons Obituary - New London, IA (1964-2026) Daily Democrat · Aug 16
- Franklin "Frank" Dean Albertsen Obituary (1945 - 2026) - Toledo, IA - KWWL Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Aretha Franklin's 'Sparkle' soundtrack is a neglected classic Iowa Public Radio · Aug 10
- Iowa City man accused of paying babysitter with marijuana thegazette.com · Jul 4
- Most Reverend William E. Franklin Obituary Apr 10, 2026 hmdfuneralhome.com · Apr 10
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What Makes Franklin Unique
- One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.16 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Franklin
- Wilson Lake Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)133
Rank in state#766 of 940
Land area0.16 sq mi
Density831/sq mi
Coordinates40.6668, -91.5118