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Frankton, IN
Town in Madison County, Indiana.
Population
1,658
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,567
ZIP codes
0
Frankton and its ZIP codes
Frankton at a glance
- Frankton is about 8.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,611 a year, 5% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,400 (36% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,186 a month.
Local data for Frankton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frankton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,611
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$140,400
Median rent
$1,186/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (234), Irish Americans (157), Mexican Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Frankton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,589
40,359 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,116
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$845M
FY 2026, $6,497 per person
How people get to work
Frankton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frankton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
514
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frankton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Frankton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrestesTown | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| ElwoodCity | 5.3 mi | 4 |
| AlexandriaCity | 5.5 mi | 3 |
| PerkinsvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| River ForestTown | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Country Club HeightsTown | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Woodlawn HeightsTown | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| EdgewoodTown | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| AndersonCity | 9.9 mi | 41.7 |
| SummitvilleTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| HobbsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| FishersburgCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ChesterfieldTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| DalevilleTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| LapelTown | 13 mi | 10.4 |
| RiverwoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frankton, IN in?
- Frankton is in Madison County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Frankton, IN?
- About 1,658 people live in Frankton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frankton?
- Nearby places include Orestes (4.2 mi), Elwood (5.3 mi), Alexandria (5.5 mi), Perkinsville (7 mi), River Forest (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023