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West City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County
West City, IL
At a Glance
How West City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West City residents earn a median household income of $48,672 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,783. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West City is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,064. Median rent is $867/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
West City reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 12,188/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in West City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.