Franklin County Texas

Franklin County is located in Northeast Texas. The county seat is Mount Vernon. According to the U. S. Census Bureau, Franklin County has a total area of 295 square miles, of which 9 square miles is water. In 2000, its population was 9,458. The median household income was $31,955. The racial makeup of the county was 89.2% white, 3.9% African-American, and 8.9% Hispanic.


Climate:
Average annual temperature: 62.47 degrees
Monthly average high temperature: 74.3 degrees
Monthly average low temperature: 50.7 degrees
Average annual rainfall: 43 inches

Elevation: 420 feet msl at the airport, 490 feet msl in Mount Vernon.

Schools:

Franklin County is mainly served by Mount Vernon ISD. Some portions of the county are served by Rivercrest ISD, Saltillo ISD, Sulphur Bluff ISD and Winnsboro ISD.