What are the schools like in Frankfort, SD?

Frankfort is served primarily by Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What is the median household income in Frankfort?

The median household income in Frankfort, SD is $41,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Frankfort, SD?

Frankfort has an average high temperature of 22.8°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

Frankfort, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Frankfort, SD?

Frankfort has a violent crime rate of 62.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 329.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Frankfort, SD a Good Place to Live?

Frankfort is a small town of 130 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $41,667 and a 1.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Frankfort stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Frankfort metro area.

Metric	Frankfort, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$51,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	98.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Frankfort's violent crime rate is 62.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.7 /100k

Property Crime

329.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Frankfort is served primarily by Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Frankfort, SD	National Avg
School District	Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Frankfort sees average highs of 22.8°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 22.3 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Frankfort, SD
Average High — January	22.8°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	22.3"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Frankfort, SD	National Avg
Population	130	—
Median Age	59.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	46.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glendale Colony, SD 6 mi Camrose Colony, SD 6 mi Spink Colony, SD 9 mi Redfield, SD 10 mi Doland, SD 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Frankfort

Frankfort, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57440

Frankfort vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frankfort, SD affordable or expensive?

Frankfort has a median home value of $51,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $41,667.

What is the crime rate in Frankfort, SD?

Frankfort's violent crime rate is 62.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 329.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Frankfort?

Public schools in Frankfort are operated by Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 8.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Frankfort, SD a good place to live?

Frankfort, SD has a population of 130, a median household income of $41,667, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Frankfort?

Frankfort averages 22.8°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.3 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Frankfort?

Frankfort, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57440.

What is the population of Frankfort?

The population of Frankfort, South Dakota is 130 with a median age of 59.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Frankfort?

Key numbers for living in Frankfort: median home $51,800, median household income $41,667, crime index 16 (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.