The Town FilesTaylor Springs, Illinois
Village in Montgomery County · population 724 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $67,400
- Household income
- $45,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 60.0
Taylor Springs is a village of 724 people in Montgomery County, Illinois. The median home is worth $67,400, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Illinois towns, quieter than 84% of Illinois towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Illinois towns.
How Taylor Springs 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 Taylor Springs is worth $67,400, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $45,000, which is more affordable than 90% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $772 a month. 72.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Taylor Springs | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $67,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $772 | $960 |
| Median household income | $45,000 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 72.7% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Taylor Springs
| People | Taylor Springs | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 44.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 12.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Taylor Springs
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 21.4°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.8 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 100 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Taylor Springs since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 1, 2018 about 7.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 28, 2011.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2021 | Tornado | EM-3577: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 8,783 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,351 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Taylor Springs itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Towns near Taylor Springs
- Schram City, IL2.5 mi · 563 people · home $94,300
- Hillsboro, IL3.3 mi · 5,902 people · home $111,700
- Coffeen, IL6.4 mi · 647 people · home $60,800
- Litchfield, IL9.6 mi · 6,605 people · home $104,200
- Witt, IL11.5 mi · 785 people · home $50,700
- Mount Olive, IL13.1 mi · 2,015 people · home $94,100
- Raymond, IL13.7 mi · 949 people · home $108,200
- Nokomis, IL16.2 mi · 2,142 people · home $83,900
Taylor Springs questions
Is Taylor Springs, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Taylor Springs scores better for retirees than 91% of Illinois towns and quieter than 84%. 44.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.0).
How much does a house cost in Taylor Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Taylor Springs is valued at $67,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,000, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $772 a month.
What is the weather like in Taylor Springs?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 21.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 13.8 inches of snow.
Does Taylor Springs get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Taylor Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 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)