The Town FilesFrankfort, Indiana
City in Clinton County · population 16,715 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,600
- Household income
- $57,412
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 33.2
Frankfort is a city of 16,715 people in Clinton County, Indiana. The median home is worth $138,600, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 90% of Indiana towns, better for cycling than 88% of Indiana towns.
How Frankfort ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Frankfort is worth $138,600, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $57,412, which is more affordable than 58% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $898 a month. 60.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Frankfort | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,600 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $898 | $888 |
| Median household income | $57,412 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 60.2% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Frankfort
| People | Frankfort | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Frankfort
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 18.7°F. About 43.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.1 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frankfort since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 7.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 46 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 25, 2023.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 11,551 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,965 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Frankfort itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Frankfort
7 public schools with 3,892 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort High School | 9-12 | 901 | 14.8 |
| Frankfort Middle School | 6-8 | 664 | 16.2 |
| Suncrest Elementary School | PK-5 | 567 | 17.7 |
| Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 469 | 12.3 |
| Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch | PK-2 | 440 | 17.6 |
| Green Meadows Intermediate Elem | 3-5 | 430 | 18.7 |
| Clinton Prairie Elementary School | PK-6 | 421 | 13.6 |
Towns near Frankfort
- Lebanon, IN17.3 mi · 16,662 people · home $195,600
- Lafayette, IN19.0 mi · 70,783 people · home $172,800
- Sheridan, IN20.4 mi · 3,106 people · home $195,600
- Delphi, IN22.1 mi · 2,961 people · home $141,300
- Zionsville, IN22.9 mi · 30,603 people · home $587,800
- Whitestown, IN23.0 mi · 10,178 people · home $373,500
- West Lafayette, IN23.3 mi · 44,595 people · home $350,000
- Kokomo, IN25.1 mi · 59,604 people · home $137,400
Frankfort questions
Is Frankfort, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Frankfort scores better for retirees than 9% of Indiana towns and quieter than 4%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.2).
How much does a house cost in Frankfort?
The median owner-occupied home in Frankfort is valued at $138,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,412, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $898 a month.
What is the weather like in Frankfort?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.3 inches of precipitation a year and 24.1 inches of snow.
Does Frankfort get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frankfort since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)