Frankfort, Michigan

Quick Statistics

Frankfort is a community in Benzie County, Michigan, home to about 1,225 people spread across 1.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $28,574 a year, and a typical home is worth about $350,000. About 47.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 5 percent over the past decade.

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1,225
Total Population
▼ down 5% since 2012
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1.39 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$28,574
Median Personal Income
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$350,000
Median Home Value
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47.5%
College Educated
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94.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 12.2 points since 2010
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Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, Frankfort ranks number 400 of 745 in population, number 486 in median household income, number 64 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Frankfort typically top out near 77°F in July, while January nights average about 19°F. The area sees roughly 93 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Frankfort
# Town Distance Population
1.Benzonia, MI6.6 mi.2,727
2.Arcadia, MI9.9 mi.3,113
3.Arcadia, MI9.9 mi.639
4.Empire, MI14.7 mi.1,182
5.Bear Lake, MI15.5 mi.1,751
6.Bear Lake, MI15.5 mi.667
7.Onekama, MI18.9 mi.1,329
8.Glen Arbor, MI21.7 mi.859
Frequently Asked Questions About Frankfort

What is the population of Frankfort, Michigan?
Frankfort has a population of about 1,225 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Frankfort, Michigan in?
Frankfort is located in Benzie County, Michigan.

What is the median home value in Frankfort, Michigan?
The median home value in Frankfort is about $350,000, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Frankfort, Michigan?
The median personal income in Frankfort is about $28,574 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Frankfort, Michigan?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in Benzie County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Frankfort, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 77 degrees and January lows about 19 degrees, with around 93 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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