Frankfort, IL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,717 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Frankfort sits in northeastern Illinois, southwest of Chicago.
Cultural Attractions
The Village of Frankfort hosts a fine arts fair, and the Frankfort Country Market operates in the historic downtown district, which has a concentration of specialty stores and restaurants.
Recreation
Frankfort boasts 16 parks, including a “bark park” for dogs and their owners, as well as Old Plank Road Trail, a 20-mile bike path that winds through downtown Frankfort.
Historical
An early German settler named the community after his hometown, Frankfurt am Main.
Economy
Frankfort has a flourishing commercial and industrial corridor.
| Population [details] | 17,717 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 65.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 327.13 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 41.20% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 28.74 °F/10.36 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 85.33 °F/62.65 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 35.20 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 29 |
| Cost of living [details] | 96.8 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Chicago (22.74 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHICAGO MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL (20.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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