Frontenac, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Crawford County County
Frontenac, KS
At a Glance
How Frontenac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frontenac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Frontenac a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Frontenac residents earn a median household income of $56,867 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,815. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frontenac is $165,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,074. Median rent is $847/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Frontenac reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 980/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Frontenac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frontenac has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.