City profile
Taylorville, IL
Christian County · Population 10,646
Taylorville is a town in Christian County, IL with about 10,646 residents and a typical home value near $104,000. It is 24 miles from Springfield, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$104,100
Typical monthly housing
$745
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
73
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 54/100
Top hazards: Drought, Earthquake, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
80 mi to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 73% Republican
Community
Population
10,646
Black population
3.3%
County
Christian County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 10,646 residents
- Typical home value about $104,000
- 24 miles from Springfield, IL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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