West Frankfort, Illinois

Population 8,394

West Frankfort is located in Franklin County, IL. The population is 8,394, making West Frankfort the largest city in Franklin County.

There are 4 public schools in West Frankfort with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for West Frankfort is moderate , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Frankfort is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West Frankfort property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West Frankfort include Orient, Denning Township and Frankfort Township.

West Frankfort Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 74.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.2%

Crime Rate

79.93% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 625
  • Violent Crimes: 156
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 625
  • Property Crime: 12
  • Larceny Theft: 10

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in West Frankfort
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

99 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 16
  • Tanks & Spills: 78

Unemployment

High 5.9%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in West Frankfort, IL and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates West Frankfort's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private Schools

Ezra Christian School

St John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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  • Good news! No offenders found in West Frankfort, IL.

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9 Former Drug Labs view all

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of West Frankfort, IL issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2011, the city of West Frankfort, IL issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $550
  • 1 Bedroom: $560
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $960
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,190

Zip Codes

62896

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Environmental Hazards

99 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    West Frankfort, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    West Frankfort, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    West Frankfort, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.55°
  • February 37.25°
  • March 48.72°
  • April 57.78°
  • May 66.75°
  • June 76.27°
  • July 79.28°
  • August 76.52°
  • September 68.88°
  • October 57.43°
  • November 46.9°
  • December 36.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Frankfort, IL

Earthquakes
West Frankfort, IL has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West Frankfort, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West Frankfort, IL has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West Frankfort, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Frankfort, IL: $30,211

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Frankfort is 5.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.70%
White Collar - 49.30%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Mike Bost

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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16 Cemeteries view all

11 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in West Frankfort, IL

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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