The Town FilesKincaid, Illinois
Village in Christian County · population 1,349 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $88,100
- Household income
- $64,821
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 52.5
Kincaid is a village of 1,349 people in Christian County, Illinois. The median home is worth $88,100, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 94% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 87% of Illinois towns.
How Kincaid 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 Kincaid is worth $88,100, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $64,821, which is more affordable than 93% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $725 a month. 75.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kincaid | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,100 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $725 | $960 |
| Median household income | $64,821 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.4% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kincaid
| People | Kincaid | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 14.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Kincaid
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.9 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kincaid since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 1, 2018 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 6, 2023.
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 Kincaid itself the ACS puts it at 9.5%.
Public schools in Kincaid
2 public schools with 296 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Elementary School | PK-5 | 160 | 16.0 |
| South Fork Jr Sr High School | 6-12 | 136 | 13.6 |
Towns near Kincaid
- Edinburg, IL5.1 mi · 1,085 people · home $117,100
- Taylorville, IL6.0 mi · 10,506 people · home $104,100
- Pawnee, IL9.0 mi · 2,678 people · home $149,500
- Morrisonville, IL11.6 mi · 997 people · home $95,800
- Rochester, IL12.1 mi · 3,863 people · home $238,900
- Stonington, IL12.5 mi · 837 people · home $106,100
- Divernon, IL12.7 mi · 1,139 people · home $133,700
- Mechanicsburg, IL14.5 mi · 662 people · home $188,800
Kincaid questions
Is Kincaid, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kincaid scores better for retirees than 66% of Illinois towns and quieter than 94%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.5).
How much does a house cost in Kincaid?
The median owner-occupied home in Kincaid is valued at $88,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,821, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $725 a month.
What is the weather like in Kincaid?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 13.9 inches of snow.
Does Kincaid get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kincaid since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 1, 2018. 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)