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Assumption, IL
City in Christian County, Illinois.
Population
1,205
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,217
ZIP codes
0
Assumption and its ZIP codes
Assumption at a glance
- Assumption is about 5.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,500 a year, 31% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,700 (66% below Illinois) and median rent is $693 a month.
Local data for Assumption, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Assumption, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,500
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$89,700
Median rent
$693/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (314), Irish Americans (155), French Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Christian County. PPP loans are for Assumption.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,300
9,275 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,948
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$230M
FY 2026, $6,747 per person
How people get to work
Assumption, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Assumption, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Assumption, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Assumption
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoweaquaVillage | 7.5 mi | 2.1 |
| OwanecoVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| PanaCity | 9.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Tower HillVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| WesterveltCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| TaylorvilleCity | 11 mi | 10.3 |
| StoningtonVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Blue MoundVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MaconCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| OhlmanVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| FindlayVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| OconeeVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| LangleyvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| BoodyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Assumption, IL in?
- Assumption is in Christian County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Assumption, IL?
- About 1,205 people live in Assumption, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Assumption?
- Nearby places include Moweaqua (7.5 mi), Owaneco (8.2 mi), Pana (9.7 mi), Tower Hill (10 mi), Westervelt (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023