The Town FilesChristian County, Illinois
33,538 people. The median home is worth $115,500 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $62,611.
Towns in Christian County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorville | 10,506 | $104,100 | $57,552 | 39.6 |
| Pana | 5,199 | $77,900 | $46,168 | 39.1 |
People and housing
| Christian County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $785 | $960 |
| Median household income | $62,611 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 43.2 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
9,353 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,042 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 485 storm events in Christian County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Christian County has been included in 8 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).