West frankfort is located in Franklin county Illinois with a geographic area of 5.0 square miles. The total population in West frankfort is 7,597 with 48.9% male and 51.1% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 22.3% of the population and over age 65 is 19.6% of the population. The median household income is $30,938, per capita income is $18,268. There are a total of 3,204 housing units with 63.5% owner occupied. Education includes 30.6% of residents that are high school graduates and 9.5% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in West frankfort in the summer is 74 degrees, and in the winter 27 degrees.
