At a Glance
Median Income
$127,813
$65,416 per capita
Home Value
$370,800
Zillow: $312,872
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
10.3% smoking rate
How Frontier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frontier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frontier a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Frontier residents earn a median household income of $127,813 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,416. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frontier is $370,800 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,872. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
32.9% of adults in Frontier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 24.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population160
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density842/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$127,813
Per Capita$65,416
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$370,800
Rent
Ownership98.6%
Zillow$312,872
Housing Units73
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,319/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation905 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute42 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Frontier was founded in 1976.
The median home in Frontier was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Hector International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.