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Frankfort, KS


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Frankfort, Kansas

Frankfort, Kansas, in Marshall county, is 60 miles NW of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 106 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 855.

The People and Families of Frankfort

In Frankfort, about 59% of adults are married. Lots of people in Frankfort live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Frankfort had a median family income of $34,545.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Frankfort Housing

In Frankfort, 82% 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. And yes, you can rent a place in Frankfort without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Frankfort, 86% of commuters drive to work. In Frankfort, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around the city 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 Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFrankfort Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Frankfort Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Frankfort Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Frankfort, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built11
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