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Cost of living in West Frankfort summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Frankfort. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Frankfort is 82 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Frankfort is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in West Frankfort is $87,998.
The median income in West Frankfort is $47,898.
West Frankfort's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Frankfort Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Frankfort | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 43 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Frankfort, IL Weather
The average high in West Frankfort is 66.3° and the average low is 45.5°.
There are 62.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.5 inches of precipitation each year with 10.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Frankfort |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 10.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Frankfort Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Frankfort
The current population in West Frankfort is 7,118. The population has decreased 18.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,118 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 7,156 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 7,168 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 7,299 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 7,597 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 7,715 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 7,905 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 7,867 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 7,941 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 7,720 | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 8,247 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 8,186 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 8,394 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 8,479 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 8,700 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Frankfort
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West Frankfort is:
95.9% White with 6,825 White residents.
0.4% African American with 31 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 10 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 139 Two Or More residents.
1.4% Hispanic with 102 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Frankfort | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Frankfort
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West Frankfort is 49.7% female with 3,535 female residents.
West Frankfort is 50.3% male with 3,583 male residents.
| Gender | West Frankfort | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Frankfort for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in West Frankfort completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in West Frankfort completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in West Frankfort completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in West Frankfort completed some college.
15.0% of adults in West Frankfort completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in West Frankfort completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in West Frankfort completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in West Frankfort completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Frankfort completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Frankfort | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Frankfort, Illinois
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9.2% of households in West Frankfort earn Less than $10,000.
10.3% of households in West Frankfort earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.2% of households in West Frankfort earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in West Frankfort earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.3% of households in West Frankfort earn $35,000 to $49,999.
24.8% of households in West Frankfort earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in West Frankfort earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.6% of households in West Frankfort earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.4% of households in West Frankfort earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.2% of households in West Frankfort earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Frankfort | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.8% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.6% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
