Indiana
Frankfort is a small city in Indiana with a population of 15,536. Residents earn $53,522 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Frankfort receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Frankfort has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Frankfort is $53,522, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Frankfort is $122,800, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Frankfort is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,066 per 100,000, 158% above the national average.
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Frankfort experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 24.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 82.0% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.0% |
| 34% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,522 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,356 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,630 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 634 |
| County GDP | $2,022M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,403 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.96% |
| Commute Time | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $122,800 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $205,410 |
| Median List Price | $189,500 |
| Median List Price | $189,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $127 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 22.6% |
| Inventory | 31 |
| Census Median Rent | $888 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $840 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,403 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.96% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,709/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Total Violent | 123.4/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 30.9/100K |
| Robbery | 30.9/100K |
| Assault | 61.7/100K |
| Total Property | 5,066.3/100K |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 709.7/100K |
| Theft | 4,146.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 209.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,928/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2810°N, 86.5213°W |
| County FIPS | 18023 |
Winner: Republican by 48 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.9% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,928/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |