Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Frankford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Frankford beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 462 in 1880, a peak of 793 in 1910, 343 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1943 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Frankford, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Frankford.
In Frankford, 21% of residents live below the poverty line. The typical journey to work for Frankford comes to 18 minutes, below both the Missouri town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Half commute less than 24 miles. The top destinations are Louisiana (15%), Bowling Green (14%) and Hannibal (12%).
| Frankford | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 13% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The Bowling Green R-I school district runs its public schools. Its one school is below. Frankford’s only public school teaches 114 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankford Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 114 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Frankford than in 68% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Frankford households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2015.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The range runs from 20° on a January night to 87° on a July afternoon, with about 16 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The share of adults in Frankford who have high blood pressure: 38%. The town tracks Missouri closely on all 32 CDC measures. Also worth knowing: in Frankford, 20% of adults smoke cigarettes, against 17% in Missouri’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. Among adults locally, 16% report frequent physical distress and 32% get no exercise outside work.
| Frankford | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 17% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Typical home values rose 11% in the year to September 2026. 68% of households are owner-occupiers in Frankford.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Frankford City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Frankford; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Frankford residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Frankford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Missouri, United States
Frankford is a city in Pike County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Frankford had a population of 343.
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Frankford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.