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Taylorville, Illinois

Introduction to Taylorville, Illinois

Taylorville, Illinois, in Christian county, is 25 miles SE of Springfield, Illinois and 82 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 11,427.

Taylorville History

Taylorville was founded in 1839 for the purpose of serving as the county seat of Dane County (later renamed Christian County). Dane County was one of the several counties formed through the legislative efforts of Abraham Lincoln. On March 20, 1976, a category 3 tornado hit about 15 miles away from the city's center, injuring 4 people and causing extensive damages.

Taylorville and nearby Attractions

  • Taylorville City Hall
  • Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Taylorville Lake
  • Flatland Decoy Co.
  • Taylorville Public Library

Things To Do In Taylorville

Taylorville City Hall is the administrative center of the city and a must see for visitors. Jaynes Park, Jaycee Park, and Manners Park welcome tourists to spend a day in the arms of nature. Lake Shore Golf Club allows visitors to indulge in a relaxing game.

Taylorville Transportation

Capital Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Taylorville Higher Education

University Of Illinois at Springfield and Lincoln Land Community College provide higher education to the people of Taylorville.

High Points

Taylorville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Taylorville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Taylorville, IL

Comparing Taylorville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built24
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