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West City, IL


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West City, Illinois

West City, Illinois, in Franklin county, is 75 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 85 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village contains a population of approximately 716.

The People and Families of West City

In West City, about 50% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in West City, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West City had a median family income of $28,155.

West City Housing

West City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In West City, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

West City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%West City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of West City, IL

Comparing West City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity34
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
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