West Frankfort, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
7,156
Population
1,437/sq mi density
$48,143
Median Income
$25,743 per capita
$72,500
Home Value
$99,469 Zillow
$673
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$48,143 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $673/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
West Frankfort enjoys a temperate climate with 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 45.9 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8995°N, 88.9308°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
West Frankfort has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.8").