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Taylorville.
About
Life in Taylorville
Taylorville is a community of 11,149 people in Illinois. The median household income is $57,552, median rent runs about $828 per month, and median home values are around $104,100. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Taylorville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Foreign-Born
1.7%
Broadband Internet
84.3%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.7% foreign-born, most often from Chile
Who lives in Taylorville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Taylorville, the largest foreign-born group is from Chile (27.2%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
19.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.9%
of households
Married Couples
38.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 35% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Taylorville
In Taylorville, rent runs 35% below the IL average, and home values are 60% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,744
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $137,919 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Taylorville
Unemployment in Christian County, which includes Taylorville, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Taylorville: Christian County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Christian County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Taylorville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.4 min avg
How Taylorville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Taylorville, most residents drive alone to work (88%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
Regional airport · few flights49k passengers boarded in 2025
- 80 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 40% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Taylorville runs 40% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
196
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
970.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Taylorville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
54.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Christian County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Christian County, which includes Taylorville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
| 2023 | 21 | Hail | $3,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Tornado | $145,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Flash Flood | $122.4M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Christian County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sangamon County, IL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 26 miles from Taylorville) is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
106
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sangamon County, IL (26 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Taylorville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.8"
Annual Snowfall
13.9"
Hot Days/Year
25
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
122
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
92
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 2.18" |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 1.82" |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 2.73" |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.31" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 4.55" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 3.92" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 2.95" |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.50" |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.21" |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 2.22" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Taylorville
Taylorville has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Pana Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.8 mi away · Pana
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Taylorville
Taylorville's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Taylorville
Taylorville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lincoln Home National Historic Site (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
79 mi awayUlysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Taylorville
Taylorville Public Library
121 West Vine Street, Taylorville
Cities Near Taylorville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Taylorville FAQ
Is Taylorville, Illinois affordable?⌄
Taylorville's median rent is $828/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,552/year. Median home value is $104,100.
Is Taylorville, Illinois safe?⌄
Taylorville's violent crime rate was 196 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 970 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Taylorville, Illinois?⌄
Christian County, which includes Taylorville, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Taylorville, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Taylorville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $828/month and median household income is $57,552/year. The median home value is $104,100. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Taylorville, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Taylorville is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from