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Christian County, IL
14 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Christian County, Illinois.
Population
33,538
Land area
709sq mi
People per sq mi
47
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Christian County
Christian County at a glance
- Christian County is 79% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,611 a year, 25% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,500 (56% below Illinois) and median rent is $785 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Taylorville (10,646), Pana (5,217) and Kincaid (1,278).
Local data for Christian County, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools23
- Libraries5
- Banks18
- Post Offices12
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants87
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools5
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Christian County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,611
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$115,500
Prices +8.1% in a year
Median rent
$785/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,761), Irish Americans (3,579), Italian Americans (1,604).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$51.85M
1,544 loans, 6,718 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$107K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Christian County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Christian County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
485
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Christian County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Christian County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Christian County, IL?
- Taylorville is the largest city or town in Christian County, with about 10,646 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Christian County?
- Christian County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62510, 62513, 62517, 62531, 62538.
- What is the population of Christian County, IL?
- About 33,538 people live in Christian County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Christian County?
- Christian County borders Sangamon County, Macon County, Montgomery County, Shelby County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023