Franklin County, Illinois
West Frankfort Real Estate and Local Guide
Southern Illinois city in Franklin County with deep coal-mining roots and an annual Old King Coal Festival Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know West Frankfort best.
About the area
Living in West Frankfort, IL
Became Illinois's leading coal producer by 1917 during the early 1900s coal boom.
The housing market
Homes in West Frankfort
- About 64% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Nearly 79% of homes are single-family houses.
- The median home value is about $72,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes West Frankfort home
Coal Miners Memorial
Monument honoring the 119 men killed in the 1951 Orient No. 2 mine disaster
Frankfort Area Historical Museum
Local history museum housed in a former three-story grade school
Old City Hall
Historic former city hall building
Frankfort Community Park and Aquatic Activities Center
Community park with an indoor pool, gym, playgrounds, trails, and a three-acre fishing pond
Neighborhoods
West Frankfort areas to know
Frankfort Heights
Original higher-elevation settlement, historically called The Heights with its own ZIP code until 2004
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.