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Frontenac, MO

Missouri

Frontenac is a small town in Missouri with a population of 3,669. Residents earn $225,813 per year, which is 200% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,669 Population 1,274/sq mi density
$225,813 Median Income $122,317 per capita
$1,004,500 Home Value $1,215,882 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 1,708 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$225,813 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$1,004,500 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K (93% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
86.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $225,813
200% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,004,500
256% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 26/100K
93% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 86.9%
158% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.2%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Frontenac Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,669
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,274/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$225,813
Per Capita$122,317
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.5%
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$1,004,500
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,215,882
Housing Units1,205
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent26/100K
Property1,708/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary158/100K

Health

Obesity25.2%
Uninsured4.2%
Smoking8.0%
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation577 ft (176 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+86.9%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+42.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.1%

Is Frontenac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Frontenac receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Frontenac offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Frontenac is $225,813, which is significantly higher than the national average — 200% above $75,149. This places Frontenac among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Frontenac is $1,004,500, making it a premium housing market at 256% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Frontenac is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 26 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,708 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Frontenac is a highly educated community — 86.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Frontenac enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Frontenac has a population of 3,669 with a density of 1,274 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.9% female and 51.1% male. The city is predominantly White (79.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 2.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.9% of residents, while 10.1% speak Spanish. 1.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 7.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 99.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,669
Total Population
1,274
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Frontenac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.9%
15% above US avg
Spanish10.1%
25% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Frontenac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Frontenac is $225,813, which is 200% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $122,317 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 15.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Frontenac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$225,813
200% above US avg
Per Capita Income$122,317

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home15.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Frontenac is $1,004,500, 256% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,215,882, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 103.1% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 1,205 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1968. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,004,500
256% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,215,882
Median List Price$1,825,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,825,000
$/Sq Ft$270
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio103.1%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.7%
Housing Units1,205
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

In Frontenac, 25.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 3.9% of residents, below the national average. 26.8% have high blood pressure. 8.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 19.6% report binge drinking. 16.4% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 13.9% experience frequent mental distress. 4.2% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate).

Health Metrics: Frontenac vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.2%
21% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma9.5%
COPD3.6%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.0%
43% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity16.4%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress13.9%
Physical Distress8.9%
Short Sleep28.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.8%
Uninsured4.2%
51% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits74.8%

Food & Exercise

Frontenac has a violent crime rate of 26 per 100,000 residents, 93% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 26.3, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,708 per 100,000, 13% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,471, burglary at 158, vehicle theft at 79 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Frontenac receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Frontenac vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent26.3/100K
93% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery26.3/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,707.8/100K
13% below US avg
Burglary157.7/100K
Theft1,471.4/100K
Vehicle Theft78.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Frontenac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall7.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density1,274/sq mi
Coordinates38.6356°N, 90.4151°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Frontenac has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F — from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

86.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 158% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 42.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 97.1% of households have broadband internet access. 73.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+86.9%
158% above US avg
High School+99.0%
Graduate Degree+42.4%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,274/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.1%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home15.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Frontenac

What is the population of Frontenac?

Frontenac has a population of 3,669 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 1,274 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

Is Frontenac expensive to live in?

Frontenac is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $225,813, 200% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $1,004,500 (256% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Frontenac safe?

Frontenac is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 26 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,708 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Frontenac receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Frontenac?

Frontenac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Frontenac?

The job market in Frontenac is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 15.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Frontenac?

The median home value in Frontenac is $1,004,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,215,882. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Frontenac?

Schools in Frontenac score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 86.9% of adults in Frontenac hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 42.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Frontenac?

The obesity rate in Frontenac is 25.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.0% of adults are smokers. 16.4% are physically inactive. 23.1% of residents report depression. 4.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate).

What is transportation like in Frontenac?

The average commute in Frontenac is 26 minutes. 73.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Frontenac?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Frontenac is 79.9% White, 2.5% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 89.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 10.1% speak Spanish. 1.8% of the population are military veterans. 7.0% of residents have a disability. 99.8% have health insurance coverage.

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