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Frankfort, IN
City in Clinton County, Indiana.
Population
15,917
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,976
ZIP codes
0
Frankfort and its ZIP codes
Frankfort at a glance
- Frankfort is about 10 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 60th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $57,412 a year, 20% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,600 (36% below Indiana) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for Frankfort, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frankfort, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,412
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$138,600
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,721), German Americans (1,860), Irish Americans (699).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Frankfort.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,032
11,541 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $5,220 per person
How people get to work
Frankfort, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frankfort, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
309
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
44
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frankfort, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Frankfort
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AntiochCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| MichigantownTown | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| HillisburgCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| KirklinTown | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| MulberryTown | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ColfaxTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ScirclevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RossvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ForestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ThorntownTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Clarks HillTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ElizavilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CutlerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| KemptonTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| StockwellCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frankfort, IN in?
- Frankfort is in Clinton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Frankfort, IN?
- About 15,917 people live in Frankfort, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frankfort?
- Nearby places include Antioch (3.8 mi), Jefferson (4.7 mi), Michigantown (6.7 mi), Hillisburg (8.5 mi), Kirklin (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023