Franktown: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Franktown center on a median $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 4,561 jobs (avg $43,255).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Virginia median ($92,968).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $6,040 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $477,833 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $79,111 (vs Virginia $92,983) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $63,736 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Virginia $92,968) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 4,561 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $197,291,677 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $43,255 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,981,130 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 18 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 43,586 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 2,421.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Vegetable Totals, Horticulture Totals, Nursery Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 315 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 2,925 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 123,232 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 11 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 11 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (5)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Baines Farm Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BEDFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $172,466,028 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 14,042.18 (vs Virginia $14,580) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 12,282 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 100.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12