All Countries
Taylorville, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County
Taylorville, IL
At a Glance
How Taylorville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taylorville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Taylorville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Taylorville residents earn a median household income of $52,720 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,714. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taylorville is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,278. Median rent is $738/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Taylorville reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,596/100K. The murder rate is 9.6/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Taylorville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taylorville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.