Frankston, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,270 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,423 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$105,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$513 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$746 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Anderson County
4
Palestine Urban Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Anderson County
2
Palestine Urban Area
2
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 46
Feb 4 0 50
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 3 0 65
May 4 0 73
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 3 0 83
Sep 3 0 77
Oct 5 0 67
Nov 4 0 56
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, TX State Senate District 3, TX State House District 8, TX
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Schools

Frankston Hs
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Frankston Middle
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Frankston El
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Lapoynor Jh
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Jacksonville College-Main Campus
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Trinity Valley Community College
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star
The University of Texas at Tyler
23 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital
21 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
21 miles, NE • 1 star
East Texas Regional Airport
52 miles, E • 1 star
Dallas Love Field
96 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
102 miles, E • 1.4 star
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