West Frankfort, Illinois

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.

📰 West Frankfort News Today

• West Frankfort BOE announces high school principal's resignation WPSD Local 6 · Aug 13
• Claude Filkins Obituary (2026) - West Frankfort, IL - Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Irene Louise Hehner Obituary | Union Funeral Home | West Frankfort, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 15
• Schedule - Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL) Girls Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 5
• West Frankfort finalizes $850,000 Old Lake sale Southern Illinoisan · Feb 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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

• La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Frankfort

• West Frankfort City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of West Frankfort

🏘️ Nearby Communities