Frontier, ND

North Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Frontier is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 160. Residents earn $127,813 per year, which is 70% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
160 Population 842/sq mi density
$127,813 Median Income $65,416 per capita
$370,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$127,813 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$370,800 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/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

160
Total Population
842
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Frontier vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Frontier vs U.S. Average

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: Frontier vs U.S.

Commute Mode

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

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,520
County GDP$2,919M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare178
Retail148
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,896
40% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.5 min
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Frontier is $370,800, 32% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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

Owner-Occupied98.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,896
40% above US avg
Effective Rate1.32%
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

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma9.6%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.4%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress13.0%
Physical Distress8.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate74.7%
Premature Death7,319/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access87.4%
Healthcare Facilities178

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

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 Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.4 inches
36% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation905 ft (276 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density842/sq mi
Coordinates46.8003°N, 96.8333°W
County FIPS27027
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.5-point margin. 72.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.8%
D 49.3%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.74
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density842/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities178
Restaurants100
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.5 min
Work from Home7.1%

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