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Frontenac, KS
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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 1.8% (50% 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 $163,383. 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 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,850/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.