Frontenac, KS is a small city located in the southeast corner of Kansas with a population of 1,123. Though small in size, it is big on rankings. According to BestPlaces, Frontenac was ranked as the #1 best place to live in Kansas for 2019. It was also ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 20 best places to retire in America and as one of the top 100 best places to live in America. The city earned its high ratings thanks to its cost of living which is 13% lower than the national average, its low crime rate which is 82% lower than the national average, and its high median household income which is $62,994 - 31% higher than the national average. All these factors contribute to making Frontenac an excellent place to call home.
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