How long is the commute from West Frankfort, IL?
Workers who live in West Frankfort, IL take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
12.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 12.8%
How people in West Frankfort get to work
| Means of transportation | West Frankfort | Franklin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±4.9 points) | 79.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±4.0 points) | 10.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±2.4 points) | 7.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In West Frankfort, the average commute is lower than in Franklin County (26.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Frankfort, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, West Frankfort ranks 23 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1775 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Frankfort
| Vehicles available | West Frankfort | Franklin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% (±4.7 points) | 6.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±6.2 points) | 34.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.2% (±4.4 points) | 35.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±5.2 points) | 24.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In West Frankfort, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Franklin County (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Frankfort
| West Frankfort | Franklin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±2.4 points) | 7.2% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±2.8 points) | 92.3% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±3.9 points) | 83.4% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Frankfort, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (83.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Frankfort
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Frankfort | — | 23.4 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Orient | 2.9 mi | 34.8 minutes (±16.5) | Not measurably different |
| Denning Township | 3.1 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Frankfort Township (Franklin County) | 3.6 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Freeman Spur | 4.7 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Johnston City | 5.4 mi | 14.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Hanaford | 6.7 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Zeigler | 6.7 mi | 28.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| West City | 6.7 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Freeman Spur, IL (18.3 minutes), Johnston City, IL (14.3 minutes), Hanaford, IL (19.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | North City | 25.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 17 (tie) | Ewing Township | 25.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 19 | Christopher | 25.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Benton | 23.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 20 (tie) | Denning Township | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 22 | Benton Township (Franklin County) | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | West Frankfort | 23.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 24 | Browning Township (Franklin County) | 22.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 25 | West City | 21.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 26 | Hanaford | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 27 | Freeman Spur | 18.3 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 11 of 27 places in Franklin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Frankfort
How long is the average commute in West Frankfort?
Workers who live in West Frankfort, IL take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Frankfort without a car?
12.8% of households in West Frankfort have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Frankfort?
3.8% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in West Frankfort worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Frankfort city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Frankfort city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Frankfort city, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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