West Frankfort, IL
Living in West Frankfort
Bikeability25
Walkability35
Commute65
Public Transit37
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports10
Hospitals28
Colleges53
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Schools1
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Residents
7.7kPopulation-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
$30kMedian 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
$63kMedian Home Value+$7.7k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$406Median 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
Community Christian Academy
6 miles, S
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School
9 miles, SW
Thompsonville Christian Junior Academy
9 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Frankfort, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
20 miles, SW
Southeast Missouri State University
52 miles, SW
University of Southern Indiana
68 miles, E
McKendree University
69 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Frankfort, IL
Franklin Hospital
8 miles, N
Heartland Regional Medical Center
11 miles, S
Marshall Browning Hospital
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Frankfort, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
58 miles, SW
Barkley Regional Airport
59 miles, S
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
66 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
77 miles, E