At a Glance
Median Income
$55,346
$41,965 per capita
Home Value
$88,200
Zillow: $143,962
Violent Crime
652/100K
3,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How East Frankfort Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Frankfort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Frankfort a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Frankfort residents earn a median household income of $55,346 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,965. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Frankfort is $88,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,962. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
East Frankfort reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,835/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in East Frankfort hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Frankfort has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population480
Median Age70.5 yrs
Density608/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,346
Per Capita$41,965
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,200
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$143,962
Housing Units354
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent652/100K
Property3,835/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation496 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in East Frankfort was built in 1982.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.