The Town FilesAssumption, Illinois
City in Christian County · population 1,155 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,700
- Household income
- $57,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 37.2
Assumption is a city of 1,155 people in Christian County, Illinois. The median home is worth $89,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks easier by car than 83% of Illinois towns, quieter than 79% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 72% of Illinois towns.
How Assumption ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Assumption is worth $89,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $57,500, which is more affordable than 85% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $693 a month. 64.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Assumption | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $693 | $960 |
| Median household income | $57,500 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 64.2% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Assumption
| People | Assumption | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Assumption
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.5 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Assumption since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 6, 2023 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on November 17, 2013.
Severe weather in Christian County since 1996
Christian County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Christian County
Christian County had 9,353 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,042 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Assumption itself the ACS puts it at 9.2%.
Public schools in Assumption
3 public schools with 325 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central A & M Middle School | 6-8 | 165 | 10.3 |
| Bond Primary | PK-1 | 160 | 12.3 |
| Kemmerer Village School | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Assumption
- Moweaqua, IL7.6 mi · 1,764 people · home $114,500
- Pana, IL8.8 mi · 5,199 people · home $77,900
- Stonington, IL11.3 mi · 837 people · home $106,100
- Blue Mound, IL13.2 mi · 1,133 people · home $123,100
- Macon, IL13.5 mi · 1,177 people · home $108,600
- Taylorville, IL14.2 mi · 10,506 people · home $104,100
- Shelbyville, IL15.2 mi · 4,674 people · home $116,400
- Findlay, IL15.6 mi · 664 people · home $88,000
Assumption questions
Is Assumption, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Assumption scores better for retirees than 72% of Illinois towns and quieter than 79%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Assumption?
The median owner-occupied home in Assumption is valued at $89,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,500, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $693 a month.
What is the weather like in Assumption?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 14.5 inches of snow.
Does Assumption get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Assumption since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 6, 2023. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)