West Frankfort, IL

Living in West Frankfort

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 35
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 53
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Schools 1
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Residents

7.7k Population -985 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated
56% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate36%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$1.9k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$63k Median Home Value +$7.7k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$406 Median Monthly Rent +$5 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Frankfort

United States45
Illinois50
Franklin County13

Property Crime in West Frankfort

United States48
Illinois43
Franklin County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 3
Feb 36 3 3
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Frankfort

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding37
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Frankfort, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Frankfort, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near West Frankfort, IL

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McKendree University
69 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Frankfort, IL

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Franklin Hospital
8 miles, N
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Airports

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