How many renters in West Frankfort, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.6% (±12.6 points) of renting households in West Frankfort, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.6% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.7% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Frankfort
| Share of income spent on rent | West Frankfort | Franklin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±8.2 points) | 13.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±8.0 points) | 15.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.4% (±4.3 points) | 7.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.8% (±9.6 points) | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 19.9% (±8.3 points) | 12.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.7% (±9.5 points) | 39.3% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
West Frankfort against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| West Frankfort | Franklin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.6% (±12.6 points) | 52.1% (±6.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.7% (±9.5 points) | 39.3% (±5.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±2.6 points) | 30.8% (±2.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,138 (±$7,112) | $28,790 (±$4,500) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $661 (±$89) | $803 (±$51) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Frankfort, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, West Frankfort ranks 12 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 675 of 2,503.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near West Frankfort
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Frankfort | — | 51.6% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Orient | 2.9 mi | 63.3% (±69.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Denning Township | 3.1 mi | 57.7% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankfort Township (Franklin County) | 3.6 mi | 47.5% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeman Spur | 4.7 mi | 33.3% (±112.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnston City | 5.4 mi | 66.2% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanaford | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zeigler | 6.7 mi | 58.6% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West City | 6.7 mi | 42.0% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Tyrone Township | 58.9% (±27.2 points) |
| 7 | Zeigler | 58.6% (±42.6 points) |
| 8 | Denning Township | 57.7% (±22.3 points) |
| 9 | Buckner | 57.2% (±44.8 points) |
| 10 | Benton Township (Franklin County) | 54.4% (±12.8 points) |
| 11 | North City | 52.6% (±90.1 points) |
| 12 | West Frankfort | 51.6% (±12.6 points) |
| 13 | Sesser | 51.5% (±30.3 points) |
| 14 | Goode Township | 50.9% (±28.4 points) |
| 15 | Thompsonville | 50.7% (±31.8 points) |
| 16 | Cave Township | 47.7% (±25.2 points) |
| 17 | Frankfort Township (Franklin County) | 47.5% (±16.3 points) |
| 18 | Eastern Township | 46.9% (±29.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 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
Are renters in West Frankfort rent-burdened?
51.6% of renting households in West Frankfort pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in West Frankfort spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Frankfort, IL spends 30.4% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Frankfort city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Frankfort city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Frankfort city, Illinois
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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