West Frankfort, IL Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Angel Roberts Aug 11, 2025

Living in West Frankfort -the reality

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is concerning. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Xavier May 11, 2025

Is it worth buying in West Frankfort?

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $673/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $72,500 on average. It's a a small town city with about 7,156 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. L...

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Melanie Mar 7, 2025

Best hidden gems in West Frankfort

Hey everyone, I've been here for 17 years and The median home value here is around $72,500, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $673 for rent here. Rent is about $673/month for a decent place. With a population of 7,156, West Frankfort is a small town. Public transit needs a l...

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Angel Roberts Feb 13, 2025

Job hunting in West Frankfort -tips?

Alright, We have two kids and It's a a small town city with about 7,156 people. Household incomes average around $48,143 in West Frankfort. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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