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West Frankfort, IL

West Frankfort, IL.

Population: 10,627 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Frankfort, IL is $99,035 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $138,000 after a median 56 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$99,035

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$99,035
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
-8.9%
5-year appreciation
-18.6%
10-year appreciation
-7.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2020)
$128,713
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$138,000
Median list price
$110,000
Median price per sqft
$88
1-year sale-price change
-7.2%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$711/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,225/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,315/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
Schools include
Central Jr High School, Denning Elementary School, Frankfort Intermediate School, Frankfort Comm High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Electric Dump/Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (USDOI) (20.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Benton Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
HERRIN HOSPITAL, SSM HEALTH ST MARY'S HOSPITAL -CENTRALIA, GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL HLTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+68 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
58.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,566
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
57.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,002
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West FrankfortState medianUS median
Typical home value$99,035$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$138,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,566$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in West Frankfort, IL?
$99,035.
What is the median sale price in West Frankfort, IL?
$138,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West Frankfort, IL?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in West Frankfort, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Frankfort, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, earthquake, heat wave.
What is the wildfire risk in West Frankfort, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Frankfort, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Frankfort, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West Frankfort, IL?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in West Frankfort, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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