The Town FilesTaylorville, Illinois
City in Christian County · population 10,506 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,100
- Household income
- $57,552
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 39.6
Taylorville is a city of 10,506 people in Christian County, Illinois. The median home is worth $104,100, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks hipper than 96% of Illinois towns, better for cycling than 96% of Illinois towns, more walkable than 83% of Illinois towns.
How Taylorville 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 Taylorville is worth $104,100, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $57,552, which is more affordable than 74% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $828 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Taylorville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,100 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $828 | $960 |
| Median household income | $57,552 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Taylorville
| People | Taylorville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 90.4% |
Weather in Taylorville
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
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Taylorville 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 0.1 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 47 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 Taylorville itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Taylorville
4 public schools with 2,226 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorville Sr High School | 9-12 | 783 | 15.1 |
| Taylorville Jr High School | 5-8 | 650 | 15.1 |
| North Elem School | PK-2 | 531 | 16.6 |
| Memorial Elem School | 3-4 | 262 | 15.4 |
Towns near Taylorville
- Pawnee, IL14.9 mi · 2,678 people · home $149,500
- Pana, IL16.4 mi · 5,199 people · home $77,900
- Rochester, IL16.8 mi · 3,863 people · home $238,900
- Chatham, IL21.9 mi · 14,377 people · home $243,200
- Riverton, IL23.0 mi · 3,532 people · home $152,200
- Auburn, IL23.2 mi · 4,574 people · home $149,600
- Springfield, IL23.8 mi · 114,394 people · home $162,100
- Virden, IL25.0 mi · 3,231 people · home $101,300
Taylorville questions
Is Taylorville, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Taylorville scores better for retirees than 30% of Illinois towns and quieter than 28%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.6).
How much does a house cost in Taylorville?
The median owner-occupied home in Taylorville is valued at $104,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,552, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $828 a month.
What is the weather like in Taylorville?
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 Taylorville get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Taylorville 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)