Kansas
Frontenac is a small town in Kansas with a population of 3,381. Residents earn $56,867 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Frontenac receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Frontenac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Frontenac is $56,867, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Frontenac is $165,400, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Frontenac is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 117 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,691 per 100,000, near the national average.
26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Frontenac enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 9.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,867 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,815 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $869 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,070 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,084 |
| County GDP | $2,158M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 133 |
| Retail | 137 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.60% |
| Commute Time | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $165,400 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $163,383 |
| Median List Price | $207,500 |
| Median List Price | $207,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $105 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $847 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.60% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,703/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Total Violent | 116.6/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 29.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 87.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,691.0/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 699.7/100K |
| Theft | 728.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 262.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 939 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4588°N, 94.7008°W |
| County FIPS | 20037 |
Winner: Republican by 25.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.3% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 137 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |