Frankfort, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clinton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,536 Population 1,928/sq mi density
$53,522 Median Income $26,356 per capita
$122,800 Home Value $217,779 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
110 Violent Crime/100K 1,048 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,522 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Frankfort, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,522
29% below
$26,356 per capita
Home Value
$122,800
56% below
Zillow: $217,779
Median Rent
$888/mo
24% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
71% below
1,048/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Frankfort Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Frankfort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
44%
Rent
76%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is 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

Frankfort residents earn a median household income of $53,522 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,356. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 634 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frankfort is $122,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,779. Median rent is $888/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Frankfort reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,048/100K.

Education

11.9% of adults in Frankfort hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frankfort has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,536
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,928/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.2%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,522
Per Capita$26,356
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$888
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$217,779
Housing Units6,765
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent110/100K
Property1,048/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,709/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation860 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Frankfort was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
15.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.