Frankfort School · National Register of Historic Places
Frankfort’s story
159 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1903.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1867Frankfort is settled
FrankfortKS
The National Register of Historic Places lists 2 places here.
Frankfort School · Photo: SharonPapierdreams · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
718
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$174K
+12.5% in a year
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
45.5
years
Jobs based here
199
A commuter town
Is Frankfort a good place to live?
24% of residents are 65 or older in Frankfort, where Kansas’ towns sit at 17% and U.S. towns at 18%. Among 152 Kansas towns, just one has a lower January low than Frankfort. Its National Register listings include Frankfort School and Old Frankfort City Jail. Frankfort has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Frankfort stand out
Where Frankfort beats most towns.
Small town
718 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Frankfort: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Frankfort, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Frankfort water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers81% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Frankfort’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMarshall County ClerkMarshall County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP code6642766427 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Frankfort.
Work & commute
Most of Frankfort’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.7 jobs for each of them
Frankfort’s average commute stands at 20 minutes. Only just over a tenth of working residents stay in Frankfort for work; the rest commute out. Jobs based here fell to 199 in 2023, 47 fewer than in 2013. The share of residents in Frankfort who live below the poverty line: 3.2%.
12%work in town
| Frankfort | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 15% | 8% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Frankfort12%
Marysville18%
Seneca9%
Manhattan8%
Topeka5%
20 mi
median commute distance
199
jobs based in Frankfort
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
A home in Frankfort is worth about $174K, on Zillow’s estimate
For Frankfort, the typical rent is $771 a month. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 13% in value. Also worth knowing: in Frankfort, 78% of households own their home.
$174KZillow home value
| Frankfort | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $771 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Frankfort$174K
Kansas$246K
+12.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Expect four seasons and hot summers in Frankfort
The peak summer temperature in Frankfort is 89°F.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–41°
Spring41–65°
Summer64–87°
Fall42–67°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Frankfort
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Frankfort is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
1
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Frankfort is
For adults in Frankfort, the share who have high blood pressure is 37%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Frankfort beats Kansas on 7 and trails on 5. 16% of adults in Frankfort report frequent mental distress; 21% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Frankfort | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
7 better20 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Frankfort | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6% | 8.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.5% | 11.3% |
Community Memorial Healthcare
15.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Frankfort, with inland flooding at the top
On expected storm and flood damage, Frankfort sits above 58% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 45% come from inland flooding and 17% from tornadoes. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Frankfort after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2009.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 645 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Frankfort Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Frankfort
19pages on Frankfort
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Frankfort; the nearest are
Manhattan Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Manhattan36.5 mi$9,844 in-state tuitionKansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Manhattan36.7 mi$11,221 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Frankfort residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
A commuter town
88% of working residents leave Frankfort for work
Where Frankfort’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
199jobs based in Frankfort
12%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Frankfort on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Frankfort
City in Marshall County, Kansas
Frankfort is a city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 730.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1867
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,158 ft
- ZIP code
- 66427
Questions about Frankfort
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Frankfort, KS a good place to live?
Frankfort has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. The National Register of Historic Places lists 2 places here.
What is Frankfort, KS known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Tressie Souders and Red Dugan.