Frankfort, Indiana

Frankfort: county seat in Indiana

About

Frankfort is a city located in the county of Clinton in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,422 and a population density of 853 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,756 inhabitants.

The city was created 196 years ago in 1829.

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Location of Frankfort on Indiana map.

Quick Facts about Frankfort

Population 15,756 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Indiana (United States)
County Clinton County
Postal code 46041
Phone Area Codes 765
Area 19.24 km2
Latitude & Longitude 40.2795,-86.5108
Altitude 850 feet / 259 meters
Capital city Frankfort is capital of Clinton County
Establishment January 01, 1830 (196 years ago)
Time Zone America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Local time 14:13:20 (15th April 2026)
Density 819 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.23% (2010-2020)
Weather 79℉ Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Clinton County Indiana Courthouse image
Clinton County Indiana Courthouse image

Geography

Frankfort is located at 40°16'46"N 86°30'39"W (40.2794800, -86.5108400).

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Weather

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Official website of Frankfort

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Frankfort decreased by 4.23% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 16,422 - census
2011 16,310 -0.69% estimation process
2012 16,209 -0.62% estimation process
2013 16,146 -0.39% estimation process
2014 15,968 -1.11% estimation process
2015 15,909 -0.37% estimation process
2016 15,791 -0.75% estimation process
2017 15,776 -0.1% estimation process
2018 15,814 0.24% estimation process
2019 15,884 0.44% estimation process
2020 15,756 -0.81% estimation process
Frankfort zip code is 46041. County name: Clinton, County fips: 18023
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Best Things to Do in Frankfort

1TPA Park

Rating: 4.6 (751)

1 Adrian Marks Dr, Frankfort, IN 46041, United States View details

Phone: +17656593422 | Website available

2The Old Gray Barn

Rating: 4.9 (35)

6600 N Co Rd 0 East West, Frankfort, IN 46041, United States View details

Phone: +17656523782 | Website available

3Eunice H. Bryan Woods State Nature Preserve

Rating: 4.4 (26)

N Co Rd 450 W, Frankfort, IN 46041, United States View details

4Spectator Area

3009 IN-28, Frankfort, IN 46041, United States View details

Where to Eat in Frankfort

1McDonald's

Rating: 3 (1137)

1603 E Wabash St, Frankfort, IN 46041, United States View details

Phone: +17656548886 | Website available

2Arni's Frankfort

Rating: 4.5 (628)

12 E Washington St, Frankfort, IN 46041, United States View details

Phone: +17656592764 | Website available

3Applebee's Grill + Bar

Rating: 4 (579)

2432 E Wabash St, Frankfort, IN 46041, United States View details

Phone: +17656592909 | Website available

4Pepe's of Frankfort

Rating: 3.8 (508)

59 E Clinton St, Frankfort, IN 46041, United States View details

Phone: +17656549654 | Website available

5Burger King

Rating: 3.6 (421)

2201 E Wabash St, Frankfort, IN 46041, United States View details

Phone: +17656599082 | Website available

Where to Stay in Frankfort

1La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Frankfort

Rating: 3.5 (360)

2150 W Holiday Rd, Frankfort, IN 46041, United States View details

Phone: +17656594400 | Website available

People born in Frankfort (13)

People born in Frankfort, including actor Charles Aidman, boxer who held the Light Heavyweight Championship of the World Jack Dillon, musician Kyle Cook, .

More notable people

  • Anthony Caruso (film, television actor (1916-2003)) he was born in 07/04/1916
  • Valentine Grant (American actress (1881-1949)) she was born in 14/02/1881
  • Harold Bartron (United States general) he was born in 17/09/1896
  • John Stonebraker (American football player (1918-2000)) he was born in 25/04/1918
  • Larry Bud Wright (High school football coach) he was born in 13/12/1940
  • Talitha Washington (American mathematician) she was born in 09/01/1974
  • Bill Behr (American basketball player (1919-1997)) he was born in 07/07/1919
  • Emma Ghent Curtis (American novelist, poet, newspaper publisher, populist, and suffragist) she was born in 18/05/1860
  • John Redmon (American football player and coach (1892-1949)) he was born in 04/01/1892
  • Alma Ham Scott (nurse) she was born in 21/01/1885

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Frankfort, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
491552 Christina and Company Education Center Lafayette (IN) 47905-4633

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

Rail and bus stations connected to Frankfort, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LAF Lafayette station 200 North 2nd St. RAIL
CRB Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana 1000 Smith Ave BUS
CRF Crawfordsville Spring and Green Streets RAIL
IND Indianapolis Union Station 350 South Illinois Street RAIL
REN Rensselaer 619 North Cullen Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Frankfort.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Frankfor Post Office Frankfort (IN) 46041

Other places with the same name (8)

  • Frankfort, Kentucky county seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city with a population of 27,715 people.
  • Frankfort, Illinois county seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city with a population of 19,411 people.
  • Frankfort, New York town in Herkimer County, New York with a population of 2,403 people.
  • Frankfort, Michigan city in Benzie County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 1,289 people.
  • Frankfort, Maine town in Maine with a population of 1,196 people.
  • Frankfort, Ohio city in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 988 people.
  • Frankfort, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 689 people.
  • Frankfort, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States with a population of 39 people.

Other cities in Clinton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County , IN.

City Name Population Title
Jefferson 2,523 Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana
Hamilton 1,595 Town in Indiana, United States
Rossville 1,540 Human settlement in Clinton County, Indiana, United States of America
Mulberry 1,213 Town in Clinton County, Indiana
Kirklin 773 Township in Clinton County, Indiana
Forest 748 Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana
Michigantown 448 Town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Colfax 197 Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Frankfort distances to largest Indiana cities