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Taylorville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,149 Population 1,080/sq mi density
$52,720 Median Income $28,714 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $132,278 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 1,596 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,720 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Taylorville experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation612 ft (187 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.7 km²)
Population Density1,080/sq mi
Coordinates39.5627°N, 89.3083°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChristian County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 80 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 148 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 87 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 64 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 138 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 80 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 136 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 84 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 117 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 112 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 146 km
Sep 14, 2011 8 km NW of Mount Erie, Illinois M2.7 141 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 143 km
May 17, 2022 6 km NNW of Mount Vernon, Illinois M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

690 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 636 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1977 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 40 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 18 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 46 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 51 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 48 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 58 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Taylorville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.9").

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