Franklin County is nestled in the state of Kentucky. With a land mass of 212 square miles, Franklin County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 4,768 residents. Franklin County's population density of urban makes it one of the least densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Frankfort, with a population of 48,432.

Franklin County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Franklin County residents is $40,210, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in Kentucky. In keeping with this, the average house price in Franklin County is $89,400, well above the state average of $81,445.    Continued below...