Frontenac, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 3,400 (83% urban, 17% rural).
Population change since 2000: +13.5%
 
Males: 1,614  (47.5%)
Females: 1,786  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

36.4 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 66763.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,258 (it was $33,558 in 2000)
Frontenac:

$54,258
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,460 (it was $17,349 in 2000)

Frontenac city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $160,871 (it was $65,100 in 2000)
Frontenac:

$160,871
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $178,246; detached houses: $189,975; mobile homes: $25,908

Median gross rent in 2022: $822.

March 2022 cost of living index in Frontenac: 76.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.4%
(7.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.4% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Frontenac, KS (2022)
    • 3,01689.1%White alone
    • 1745.1%Two or more races
    • 932.7%Asian alone
    • 641.9%Black alone
    • 190.6%Hispanic

Races in Frontenac detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Frontenac, Kansas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Frontenac is 690 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Frontenac by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(62.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(28.9)
2
(57.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.2)
1
(29.0)
2
(58.5)
1
(29.3)
1
(29.3)
2
(58.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(59.0)
1
(29.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(31.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(28.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
17
(528.9)
7
(203.7)
5
(144.6)
6
(173.3)
3
(86.6)
3
(87.5)
3
(87.1)
8
(234.0)
1
(29.3)
2
(58.7)
5
(146.8)
2
(59.1)
3
(88.6)
1
(29.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
24
(746.7)
40
(1,164)
8
(231.3)
30
(866.3)
46
(1,327)
24
(699.7)
16
(464.4)
13
(380.2)
20
(586.5)
12
(352.0)
10
(293.6)
12
(354.8)
9
(265.7)
8
(234.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
33
(1,027)
43
(1,251)
34
(982.9)
40
(1,155)
47
(1,356)
25
(728.9)
25
(725.7)
52
(1,521)
39
(1,144)
41
(1,203)
48
(1,409)
47
(1,390)
48
(1,417)
28
(819.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(62.2)
4
(116.4)
3
(86.7)
6
(173.3)
1
(28.9)
9
(262.4)
3
(87.1)
7
(204.7)
6
(176.0)
2
(58.7)
6
(176.2)
13
(384.4)
4
(118.1)
5
(146.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index263.2181.6114.5201.6175.4139.9109.1197.4130.2112.6167.4123.0149.790.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Frontenac, KS

Crime rate in Frontenac detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 10 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.07
Kansas average:

2.70
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Ancestries: American (39.6%), Irish (12.4%), German (10.9%), English (5.0%), Italian (4.7%), Northern European (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 950 feet

Land area: 3.97 square miles.

Population density: 857 people per square mile   (low).

Frontenac, Kansas map

21 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Kansas:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,423 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,113 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (79.5 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (112.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (343.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Pittsburg, KS (1.8 miles ),
Franklin, KS (2.2 miles ),
Chicopee, KS (2.4 miles ),
Mindenmines, MO (2.5 miles ),
Arma, KS (2.5 miles ),
Mulberry, KS (2.8 miles ),
Burgess, MO (2.9 miles),
Girard, KS (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 37.45 N, Longitude: 94.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 620

Distribution of median household income in Frontenac, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Frontenac, KS in 2022
Frontenac satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 8 buildings, average cost: $268,100
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $212,200
  • 2020: 9 buildings, average cost: $183,800
  • 2019: 10 buildings, average cost: $209,100
  • 2018: 9 buildings, average cost: $141,100
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $66,900
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $77,900
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $221,200
  • 2007: 14 buildings, average cost: $118,600
  • 2006: 16 buildings, average cost: $94,400
  • 2005: 27 buildings, average cost: $120,400
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $103,200
  • 2003: 22 buildings, average cost: $77,500
  • 2002: 18 buildings, average cost: $53,500
  • 2001: 16 buildings, average cost: $87,700
  • 2000: 18 buildings, average cost: $73,700
  • 1999: 21 buildings, average cost: $65,900
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $84,600
  • 1997: 19 buildings, average cost: $73,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Frontenac, KS residents
Average permit cost in Frontenac, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Kansas:

2.0%
Historical population in Frontenac, KS
Historical housing units in Frontenac, KS

Population change in the 1990s: +479 (+19.0%).
Most common industries in Frontenac, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.1%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.0%)
  • Social assistance (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.4%)
  • Rail transportation (6.4%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.1%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.2%)
  • Health care (17.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.7%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Frontenac, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Construction laborers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.3%)
  • Child care workers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.2%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.8%)

Average climate in Frontenac, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Frontenac-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Frontenac city center killed 4 people and injured 30 people and caused $20 million in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 tornado 25.9 miles away from the city center injured 59 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Frontenac-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 645% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 142.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 175.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 154.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 161.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 231.6 miles away from Frontenac center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 174.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Crawford County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Snowstorms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Frontenac topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Frontenac:

  • SUNSET MANOR (206 S DITTMAN ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Frontenac:

  • RENAL CARE GROUP PITTSBURG (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; PITTSBURG, KS)
  • NEW HORIZONS OF PITTSBURG (Hospital, about 2 miles away; PITTSBURG, KS)
  • MEDICALODGE NORTH OF PITTSBURG (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; PITTSBURG, KS)
  • SOUTHERNCARE PITTSBURG (Hospital, about 5 miles away; PITTSBURG, KS)
  • BEVERLY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PITTSBURG, KS)
  • MEDICALODGE SOUTH (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PITTSBURG, KS)
  • MEDICALODGES PITTSBURG (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PITTSBURG, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Frontenac:

  • Pittsburg State University (about 5 miles; Pittsburg, KS; Full-time enrollment: 6,838)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 28 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 41 miles; Miami, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Crowder College (about 49 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • Allen County Community College (about 51 miles; Iola, KS; FT enrollment: 2,089)
  • Southwest Baptist University (about 72 miles; Bolivar, MO; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • Drury University (about 80 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)

Public high school in Frontenac:

  • FRONTENAC SR. HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 201 S. CRAWFORD, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Frontenac:

  • FRANK LAYDEN ELEM (Students: 434, Location: 200 E LANYON, Grades: PK-5)
  • FRONTENAC JR. HIGH (Location: 208 S. CAYUGA, Grades: 6-8)
See full list of schools located in Frontenac

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Frontenac: Frontenac Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Frontenac Police Department (B), Frontenac Fire Department (C), Frontenac City Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Frontenac include: Sacred Heart Catholic Church (A), Frontenac United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Frontenac Cemetery (1), Mount Carmel Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Shady Forest Inn (107 North Goodhall Street).

Crawford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Frontenac and their reported violations in the past:

CRAWFORD CO RWD 1 (Population served: 430, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-06-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-06-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-01-2011)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 11 minor monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Frontenac that have no violations reported:

  • FRONTENAC, CITY OF (Population served: 3,459, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.2%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
102 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
131 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Frontenac (2011 data):

  • Community National Bank & Trust: Frontenac Branch at 4097 Parkview Drive, branch established on 1998/03/21. Info updated 2011/01/06: Bank assets: $766.3 mil, Deposits: $636.2 mil, headquarters in Chanute, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancorp, Inc.
  • Labette Bank: Frontenac Branch at 242 East Mckay, branch established on 1919/06/19. Info updated 2011/12/19: Bank assets: $328.7 mil, Deposits: $288.3 mil, headquarters in Altamont, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Labette County Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Frontenac:

Marital status in Frontenac, KS
  • Never married: 16.8%
  • Now married: 60.0%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

For population 25 years and over in Frontenac:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Kansas average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Frontenac
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Frontenac, KS (based on Crawford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,10738
Catholic6,0004
Mainline Protestant4,74124
Other7315
None20,555-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Crawford County:

1.55 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Crawford County:

1.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Here:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
This county:

8.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.7%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.8%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.2%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Frontenac:

56.9%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Frontenac:

57.2%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.6
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Frontenac:

22.4%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.9%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Frontenac:

7.2
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.0%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

61.0%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Frontenac:

80.1%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Frontenac, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 7$31,192$53,4720$0
Water Supply 3$13,927$55,7080$0
Police - Other 3$9,629$38,5164$6,329
Judicial and Legal 2$9,079$54,4742$1,112
Other Government Administration 2$13,509$81,0549$1,175
Streets and Highways 2$5,803$34,8180$0
Financial Administration 2$6,773$40,6380$0
Parks and Recreation 1$4,049$48,5880$0
Sewerage 1$4,898$58,7760$0
Firefighters 1$6,635$79,6202$1,697
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$658
Totals for Government 24$105,494$52,74718$10,971

Frontenac government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $723,000 ($212.65)
    Water Utilities: $356,000 ($104.71)
    Central Staff Services: $270,000 ($79.41)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $247,000 ($72.65)
    Sewerage: $196,000 ($57.65)
    General - Other: $181,000 ($53.24)
    Local Fire Protection: $161,000 ($47.35)
    Regular Highways: $112,000 ($32.94)
    Parks and Recreation: $76,000 ($22.35)
    Financial Administration: $19,000 ($5.59)
    Correctional Institutions: $4,000 ($1.18)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($0.59)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $113,000 ($33.24)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $214,000 ($62.94)
    Sewerage: $26,000 ($7.65)
    Police Protection: $24,000 ($7.06)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($4.12)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $10,000 ($2.94)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($2.06)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($1.47)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,100,000 ($323.53)

Frontenac government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $365,000 ($107.35)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($5.88)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $299,000 ($87.94)
    Highways: $12,000 ($3.53)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.29)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $203,000 ($59.71)
    Fines and Forfeits: $87,000 ($25.59)
    Donations From Private Sources: $27,000 ($7.94)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($1.18)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($0.29)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $516,000 ($151.76)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $701,000 ($206.18)
    Highways: $83,000 ($24.41)
    Sewerage: $31,000 ($9.12)
  • Tax - Property: $1,200,000 ($352.94)
    Public Utilities Sales: $458,000 ($134.71)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $420,000 ($123.53)
    Other License: $5,000 ($1.47)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,000 ($1.18)

Frontenac government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,516,000 ($445.88)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,112,000 ($327.06)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $404,000 ($118.82)

Frontenac government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $212,000 ($62.35)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $28,000 ($8.24)

Businesses in Frontenac, KS

  • Chevrolet: 1
  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2
  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Frontenac:

  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KSEK (1340 AM; 1 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: INNOVATIVE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KOCR (1310 AM; 5 kW; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KKLL (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEBB CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Frontenac:

  • KRPS (89.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KKOW-FM (96.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • KSEK-FM (99.1 FM; GIRARD, KS; Owner: INNOVATIVE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KIXQ (102.5 FM; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSYN (92.5 FM; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJMK (93.9 FM; WEBB CITY, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KWXD (103.5 FM; ASBURY, MO; Owner: INNOVATIVE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KJML (105.3 FM; COLUMBUS, KS; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KBZI (100.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS INC)
  • KVCY (104.7 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KMXL (95.1 FM; CARTHAGE, MO; Owner: CARTHAGE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOMB (103.9 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: FORT SCOTT BROADCCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KXDG (97.9 FM; WEBB CITY, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KHST (101.7 FM; LAMAR, MO; Owner: INNOVATIVE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMOQ (107.1 FM; BAXTER SPRINGS, KS; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Frontenac:

  • KOAM-TV (Channel 7; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: SAGA QUAD STATES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K05KD (Channel 5; CARTHAGE, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KODE-TV (Channel 12; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZJ (Channel 26; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KJPX-LP (Channel 47; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: GARY M./DEBORAH R. KENNY)
  • KSNF (Channel 16; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KCLJ-CA (Channel 46; JOPLIN/CARTHAGE, MO; Owner: GARY M./DEBORAH R. KENNY)
  • K20GA (Channel 20; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K52FC (Channel 52; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K55HU (Channel 55; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
Frontenac fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Frontenac fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 148ft / 45.4mTotal length
  • 29,351Total average daily traffic
  • 3,234Total average daily truck traffic
  • 36,369Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Frontenac, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 51970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Frontenac, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Frontenac)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

54 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 3.3 Mi E (Lat: 37.448667 Lon: -94.636639), Structure height: 129 m, Call Sign: WNKS863, Licensee ID: L00265137,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.275 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/1998, Expiration Date: 01/26/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/20/2002, Certifier: R Dean Meiszer, Registrant: Lb Tower Company LLC, 441 Vine Street, Suite 3900, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3011, Phone: (513) 381-7775, Fax: (513) 381-1292

  • Along Kcs Right Of Way 1.8 Mi Ne (Lat: 37.470056 Lon: -94.662194), Call Sign: KNBJ758,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.260 MHz, 160.350 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2021, Expiration Date: 09/04/2031, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:

  • Lat: 37.456111 Lon: -94.696111, Call Sign: WQCB704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.950 MHz, 462.325 MHz, Grant Date: 02/24/2015, Expiration Date: 01/25/2025, Certifier: Sarah Sisseck, Registrant: Ttt Apn, LLC, 1601 W Mckay, Frontenac, KS 66763, Phone: (620) 231-7779, Fax: (620) 231-5329, Email:

  • Lat: 37.455139 Lon: -94.686028, Call Sign: WQLD303,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.800 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2019, Expiration Date: 12/10/2029, Certifier: Doug Sellers, Registrant: City Of Frontenac, 199 N. Crawford, Frontenac, KS 66763, Phone: (620) 231-5730, Email:

  • 1600 W Mckay St (Lat: 37.454444 Lon: -94.721944), Call Sign: WQPB698,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.587 MHz, 462.337 MHz, 467.337 MHz, Grant Date: 03/29/2012, Expiration Date: 03/29/2022, Cancellation Date: 06/04/2022, Certifier: Mike Hill, Registrant: Tba Communications, 6302 Benjamin Rd Suite 408, Tampa, FL 33634, Phone: (813) 249-1605, Fax: (813) 249-1705, Email:

  • Lat: 37.453389 Lon: -94.685806, Call Sign: WQRJ481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.187 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2023, Expiration Date: 05/28/2033, Certifier: Dale Slagle, Registrant: Uplink, LLC, 320 N Locust, Pittsburg, KS 66762, Phone: (620) 240-9060, Fax: (620) 232-3461, Email:

  • Lat: 37.456278 Lon: -94.722361, Call Sign: WREL320,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.950 MHz, 462.325 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/27/2029, Certifier: Colin Terlip, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • FRONTENAC, 1060 North Highway 69 (Lat: 37.467028 Lon: -94.703139), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 40.2 m, Overall height: 41.8 m, Call Sign: WQTX909,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/26/2024, Expiration Date: 05/02/2034, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • FRONTENCA, 3.3 Miles East Of (Lat: 37.448639 Lon: -94.636611), Overall height: 128.9 m, Call Sign: WHO549, Licensee ID: L00265137,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.90 MHz, 6226.90 MHz, 6197.20 MHz, 6197.20 MHz, 6286.20 MHz, 6286.20 MHz, 6256.50 MHz, 6256.50 MHz, 6345.50 MHz, 6345.50 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2011, Certifier: R D Meiszer, Registrant: Lb Tower Company LLC, 441 Vine Street, Suite 3900, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3011, Phone: (513) 381-7775, Fax: (513) 381-1292


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: K0USY, Grant Date: 01/23/1998, Expiration Date: 01/23/2008, Cancellation Date: 03/12/2004, Registrant: Jack C Buffington, 505 S Cherokee, Frontenac, KS 66762

  • Call Sign: KB0CNO, Grant Date: 05/03/1988, Expiration Date: 05/03/1998, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2000, Registrant: Ronald G Brust, 314 Carla, Frontenac, KS 66762

  • Call Sign: KB0NRG, Licensee ID: L00832307, Grant Date: 06/03/2014, Expiration Date: 07/13/2024, Certifier: Ronald D Ginardi, Registrant: Ronald D Ginardi, 306 N Cayuga, Frontenac, KS 66763

  • Call Sign: KC0EOI, Grant Date: 12/02/1998, Expiration Date: 12/02/2008, Cancellation Date: 12/03/2010, Registrant: James L Ball, 628 S Santa Fe St, Frontenac, KS 66763-4010

  • Call Sign: N0UCB, Licensee ID: L00531336, Grant Date: 06/12/2002, Expiration Date: 09/08/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/09/2006, Registrant: Marlene K Buffington, 505 S Cherokee, Frontenac, KS 66762

  • Call Sign: WK0M, Previous Call Sign: N0IZG, Grant Date: 07/12/1988, Expiration Date: 07/12/1998, Cancellation Date: 07/13/2000, Registrant: Thomas C Wachter, 104 E Leighton, Frontenac, KS 66762

  • Call Sign: KE0WSY, Licensee ID: L02291348, Grant Date: 09/10/2019, Expiration Date: 09/10/2029, Certifier: Justin A Ziesenis, Registrant: Justin A Ziesenis, 115 S. Dopking St, Frontenac, KS 66763


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

2
  • ATLAS AUTOMOTIVE LLC, 1018 N Highway 69, Frontenac, KS 66763
    Certificate: D000798 (LLC), Certificate Issue Date: 01/21/2006, Expiration Date: 01/20/2007
  • ATLAS AUTOMOTIVE LLC, 1018 N Highway 69, Frontenac, KS 66763
    Certificate: D000798 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 01/21/2006, Expiration Date: 01/20/2007

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 23. The highest number of fire incidents - 43 took place in 2012, and the least - 12 in 2007. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Frontenac, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (53.7%), and Structure Fires (34.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Frontenac, KS
    • 21253.7%Outside Fires
    • 13734.7%Structure Fires
    • 4411.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 20.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Frontenac, KS
Most common first names in Frontenac, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2381.2 years
John1579.7 years
Margaret1385.0 years
Robert1373.1 years
William1173.4 years
Joseph882.0 years
James879.7 years
Ann790.6 years
Frank786.3 years
Josephine784.6 years
Most common last names in Frontenac, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith776.6 years
Davis579.6 years
Johnson576.0 years
Brown575.8 years
Moore583.2 years
Onelio581.0 years
Grilz472.1 years
Merando486.5 years
Cicero389.0 years
Clark374.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Frontenac, KS
  • 69.9%Utility gas
  • 26.2%Electricity
  • 4.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Frontenac, KS
  • 56.6%Utility gas
  • 43.4%Electricity


Frontenac compared to Kansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 4 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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