West FrankfortIllinois
West Frankfort is a city in Franklin County, Illinois. The population was 7,275 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About West Frankfort
Set in the southern part of Illinois, West Frankfort is a close-knit town, home to 7,131 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, West Frankfort is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,432 residents per square mile.
What Makes West Frankfort Unique
- The only place in America named West Frankfort — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,131.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in West Frankfort
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🍽️ Where to Eat in West Frankfort
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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Frankfort
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🏫 Schools in West Frankfort
- Central Jr High School
- Denning Elementary School
- Frankfort Comm High School
- Frankfort Intermediate School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.