Franklin General Hospital
Hospital and health services serving Franklin County.
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Discover a county where hometown connections meet extraordinary opportunity. From historic main streets and beautiful open spaces to growing careers and welcoming neighborhoods.

From the courthouse square in Hampton to the golf greens in Sheffield and Latimer, Franklin County combines rural hospitality with the services people and employers rely on. Explore the communities, employers, parks, schools and local organizations that make this part of Iowa special.
Meet our communities →Historic courthouse square, community healthcare, and a regional business hub.
4,337 residents · 2020 Census↗02 / EXPLORELocal enterprise, schools, recreation and Ridge Stone Golf Club.
1,130 residents · 2020 Census↗03 / EXPLORECommunity traditions, the public Latimer Golf Club and nearby farmland.
477 residents · 2020 Census↗04 / EXPLOREA rail-era downtown and strong connections to northeast Franklin County.
1,599 residents · 2020 Census↗Discover businesses, workforce connections, local lenders and a community ready for your next chapter.
Explore business opportunities →Meet Hampton’s new NIACC Franklin County Career Center, opened in July 2026.
Learn about the career center →Hospital and health services serving Franklin County.
Career and technical learning for participating area high school students.
Nine-hole tree-lined golf course and clubhouse.
Public nine-hole links-style course and par-three short course.
Farm traditions, festivals, local gatherings and events that bring neighbors together. Find the next reason to get out and enjoy Franklin County.
See the full event calendar →Community trick-or-treat activity as listed by the Greater Franklin County Chamber.
A Halloween community event listed by the Greater Franklin County Chamber.
An evening performance listed on the Greater Franklin County Chamber calendar.
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