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West Frankfort, IL


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West Frankfort, Illinois

West Frankfort, Illinois, in Franklin county, is 75 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 89 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is home to some 8,196 residents.

The People and Families of West Frankfort

In West Frankfort, about 51% of adults are married. People in West Frankfort have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in West Frankfort.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Frankfort had a median family income of $34,432.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in West Frankfort. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

West Frankfort Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in West Frankfort was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. In West Frankfort you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In West Frankfort, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%West Frankfort Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%West Frankfort Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of West Frankfort, IL

Comparing West Frankfort 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 Citizens109
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults24
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built12

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