West City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
612 Population 380/sq mi density
$48,672 Median Income $31,783 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $115,064 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,672 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $867/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

West City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,672
35% below
$31,783 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $115,064
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
21%
Rent
75%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 8.2% (128% 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.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population612
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,672
Per Capita$31,783
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$867
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$115,064
Housing Units299
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,271/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation442 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in West City was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.