Frontenac, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Crawford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,381 Population 636/sq mi density
$56,867 Median Income $31,815 per capita
$165,400 Home Value $174,074 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
89 Violent Crime/100K 980 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,867 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,400 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Frontenac, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,867
24% below
$31,815 per capita
Home Value
$165,400
41% below
Zillow: $174,074
Median Rent
$847/mo
27% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
77% below
980/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
59%
Rent
73%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frontenac a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population3,381
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,867
Per Capita$31,815
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,400
Rent$847
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$174,074
Housing Units1,446
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent89/100K
Property980/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation939 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Frontenac was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.