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Frankfort, IN


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Frankfort, Indiana

Frankfort, Indiana, in Clinton county, is 21 miles SE of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 40 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The people of the city are in the Lafayette metropolitan area. Frankfort has a population of 16,662.

The People and Families of Frankfort

In Frankfort, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Frankfort had a median family income of $42,686.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Frankfort residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Frankfort Housing

In Frankfort, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Frankfort, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Frankfort is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Frankfort strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Frankfort Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Frankfort Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Frankfort Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Frankfort, IN

Comparing Frankfort to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity59
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime22

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