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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Move somewhere you can belong.

Practical starting points for households planning a move to Franklin County, Iowa.

01. Find a home

Browse homes for sale through local real-estate professionals and current national listings.

Explore housing →

02. Connect utilities

Water and sanitation vary by city. Begin with the municipality; electric, gas and broadband providers depend on the service address.

Hampton utility billing ↗

03. Find schools

Hampton-Dumont-CAL, West Fork and AGWSR serve different parts of the county. Confirm attendance eligibility by address.

Education information ↗

04. Find healthcare

Franklin General Hospital in Hampton serves the area. Emergency assistance is always 911.

Franklin General Hospital ↗

05. Open banking

First Bank Hampton, First Security and United Bank & Trust have county-area locations.

Find area banks →

06. Make connections

Start with the Greater Franklin County Chamber, community events and volunteer organizations.

Explore community life →

Before you move

Verify property tax information, zoning, utility availability, internet access, school enrollment, insurance and applicable city ordinances with the responsible provider for the exact address.