Frankfort is a small town of 692 in Kansas, with a median household income of $66,458
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Frankfort stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Frankfort is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Frankfort city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.2
Frankfort's overall cost of living index is 84.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Frankfort costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Frankfort, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$71,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$644
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,458
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Frankfort's violent crime rate is 185.4 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
185.4 /100k
Property Crime
463.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Frankfort is served primarily by Vermillion.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Frankfort, KS
National Avg
School District
Vermillion
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Frankfort sees average highs of 36.4°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Frankfort's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Frankfort roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $71,800 and median rent is $644/month.
Frankfort's violent crime rate is 185.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 463.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Frankfort are operated by Vermillion.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Frankfort, KS has a population of 692, a median household income of $66,458, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Frankfort averages 36.4°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches
with about 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Frankfort, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66427.
The population of Frankfort, Kansas is 692 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Frankfort: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $71,800, median household income $66,458, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Frankfort side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.