Median Income
$127,813
70% higher than US avg
Home Value
$370,800
32% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment
5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Frontier Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population160
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density842/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,813
Per Capita$65,416
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,919M
Commute42 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$370,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity32.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation905 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.74
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute42 min
Broadband72.0%
Libraries3
Is Frontier a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Frontier receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Frontier stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Frontier is $127,813, which is significantly higher than the national average — 70% above $75,149. This places Frontier among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Frontier is $370,800, 32% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Frontier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Frontier has a population of 160 with a density of 842 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).
Population
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
The median household income in Frontier is $127,813, which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $127,813 |
| 70% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $65,416 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,991 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,520 |
| County GDP | $2,919M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 178 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,896 |
| 40% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.32% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 41.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
The median home value in Frontier is $370,800, 32% above the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $370,800 |
| 32% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,896 |
| 40% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.32% |
In Frontier, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 15.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Frontier vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 13.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,319/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 178 |
Crime Rates: Frontier vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
Safety Score
Frontier has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 24.4 inches |
| 36% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 905 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 842/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8003°N, 96.8333°W |
| County FIPS | 27027 |