At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$31,788 per capita
Home Value
$71,800
Zillow: $135,559
Median Rent
$825/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16.9% smoking rate
How Frost Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frost's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frost a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Frost residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,788. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frost is $71,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,559. Median rent is $825/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
17.7% of adults in Frost hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frost has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population300
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density682/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$31,788
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,800
Rent$825
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$135,559
Housing Units115
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,137/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,131 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Frost was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.