Franklin
6.8
High score (8-10)
Saranac Lake has a distinctive culture built on its tuberculosis sanatorium history — from the 1880s through the 1940s, people came here from around the world to cure TB in the cold mountain air, and the 'cure culture' left behind an unusually cosmopolitan sensibility for a small Adirondack town. The annual Winter Carnival (one of the oldest in the US) creates a specific social event. For a man interested in Adirondack outdoor culture and the quirky history of the sanatorium era, Saranac Lake has more personality than most North Country towns.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Saranac Lake is genuinely charming in an Adirondack way — the downtown has some good restaurants and a real arts community for its size, and the outdoor recreation (canoe routes, hiking, cross-country skiing) creates a social culture around shared activity. Malone, the county seat, is a different story — more economically depressed and corrections-industry dependent.
Lower score (below 6)
Franklin County is remote even by North Country standards — Malone has two state prisons that are among the county's largest employers, and the economic and social culture reflects that. The county has been losing population for decades and the winters are severe. An outsider without a specific outdoor recreation purpose or connection to the Saranac Lake arts community has nothing to anchor any kind of social life here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Franklin, NewYork?
$54k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Franklin, NewYork?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Franklin, NewYork?
26% men have degree
What's the average male height in Franklin, NewYork?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Franklin, NewYork?
Local women avg 29.5