Franklinton's primary employers include the Washington/St. Tammany Electric Co-op, Burris-Cargill Animal Nutrition, Riverside Medical Center, and other healthcare entities. Because of its large agricultural heritage, Franklinton also has a large number of family owned and operated farms. Employment opportunities are favorably high in Washington Parish with over 12,000 available jobs in these and other fields. Franklinton is an area that is extremely receptive to advancement and progressive economic development. Local and state tax incentives, along with several renewal programs, make Franklinton very attractive for entrepreneurs and expanding businesses.