Franklin, Illinois
Village · Population 590 · #807 in Illinois
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About Franklin
Franklin is a tiny community in western Illinois counting 590 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Franklin is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 711 residents per square mile.
📰 Franklin News Today
- Feds: Southern Illinois coal mine managers concealed ‘deadly conditions’ Capitol News Illinois · Aug 7
- Aretha Franklin's 'Sparkle' soundtrack is a neglected classic NPR Illinois · Aug 10
- Arcola celebrates America's 250th at inaugural Ben Franklin Fest wandtv.com · Aug 7
- Thanks to you: Daughter of educators seeks to inspire students Illinois State University News · May 21
- Illinois Lottery player wins $700,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot in Franklin Park - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Jacksonville Journal-Courier · Aug 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Franklin Unique
- One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Franklin
- Franklin East Grade School
- Franklin Elementary School
- Franklin Jr/Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)590
Rank in state#807 of 1,294
Land area0.83 sq mi
Density711/sq mi
Coordinates39.6205, -90.0477