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Frontenac, KS


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Frontenac, Kansas

Frontenac, Kansas, in Crawford county, is 78 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 113 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,996.

The People and Families of Frontenac

In Frontenac, about 55% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Frontenac, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Frontenac had a median family income of $42,214. Frontenac enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Frontenac gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Frontenac Housing

Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Frontenac.

Commuting

In Frontenac, 97% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Frontenac, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Frontenac Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Frontenac College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Frontenac Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Frontenac, KS

Comparing Frontenac 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Women88
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime33
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