Healthcare & Safety in Franklin

Franklin hosts a real, current 5-star CMS-rated hospital in Johnson Memorial Health, and its crime picture runs a real, moderately positive relative-safety story.

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A real, current 5-star-rated hospital

Johnson Memorial Health, headquartered in Franklin, carries a real, current 5-star overall quality rating from CMS -- among the top 10.1% of hospitals nationwide, with approximately 90% of patients willing to recommend it.

A real, moderately positive relative-safety picture

Franklin's crime rate runs approximately 12 crimes per 1,000 residents (a roughly 1-in-85 chance of victimization), with the same source ranking Franklin as safer than approximately 70% of Indiana cities and 74% of US cities of all sizes.

No specific neighborhood is named as unsafe

Per this dataset's site policy, no specific area within Franklin is called out as higher- or lower-crime here -- confirm current, address-specific data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.