Frontenac, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,381 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,867 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$469 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$579 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford County
2
Pittsburg Urban Area
2
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford County
3
Pittsburg Urban Area
3
Kansas
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 32
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 3 2 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 5 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 2 0 46
Dec 2 2 35

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Frontenac Jr High
<1 miles, SE · 1.4star
Frontenac Sr High School
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
Frank Layden Elem
<1 miles, SE · 2.8star
Pittsburg Middle School
3 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Colleges

Pittsburg State University
5 miles, SW · 2.3star
Fort Scott Community College
25 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Girard Medical Center
10 miles, NW · 3.2star
Barton County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
24 miles, S · 1star
Tulsa International Airport
109 miles, SW · 2.3star
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