The Town FilesFrankston, Texas
Town in Anderson County · population 1,126 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $103,700
- Household income
- $56,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 50.8
Frankston is a town of 1,126 people in Anderson County, Texas. The median home is worth $103,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Texas towns, quieter than 90% of Texas towns, easier by car than 90% of Texas towns.
How Frankston ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Frankston is worth $103,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $56,667, which is more affordable than 86% of Texas towns. Median rent is $923 a month. 65.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Frankston | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $923 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $56,667 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 65.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Frankston
| People | Frankston | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 65.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Frankston
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 33.8°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frankston since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 23, 1979 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 5, 2005.
Severe weather in Anderson County since 1996
Anderson County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Anderson County
Anderson County had 20,139 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,154 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Frankston itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Frankston
3 public schools with 802 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKSTON EL | PK-5 | 377 | 15.1 |
| FRANKSTON H S | 9-12 | 252 | 10.1 |
| FRANKSTON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 173 | 10.8 |
Towns near Frankston
- Berryville, TX3.0 mi · 824 people · home $137,100
- Shadybrook, TX6.1 mi · 2,400 people · home $232,300
- Emerald Bay, TX8.2 mi · 1,146 people · home $351,000
- Sunrise Shores, TX8.4 mi · 598 people · home —
- Bullard, TX12.5 mi · 3,318 people · home $247,100
- Noonday, TX14.3 mi · 612 people · home $267,200
- Jacksonville, TX15.5 mi · 13,997 people · home $119,800
- Chandler, TX17.3 mi · 3,275 people · home $246,300
Frankston questions
Is Frankston, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Frankston scores better for retirees than 67% of Texas towns and quieter than 90%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.8).
How much does a house cost in Frankston?
The median owner-occupied home in Frankston is valued at $103,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,667, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $923 a month.
What is the weather like in Frankston?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Frankston get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frankston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 23, 1979. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)