Taylorville is a small city of 11,318 in Illinois, with a median household income of $49,471
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Taylorville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Taylorville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Taylorville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.6
Taylorville's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Taylorville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Taylorville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$702
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,471
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Taylorville's violent crime rate is 206.5 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
206.5 /100k
Property Crime
1189.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Taylorville is served primarily by Taylorville CUSD 3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Taylorville, IL
National Avg
School District
Taylorville CUSD 3
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Taylorville sees average highs of 35.6°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Taylorville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Taylorville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,000 and median rent is $702/month.
Taylorville's violent crime rate is 206.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1189.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Taylorville are operated by Taylorville CUSD 3.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Taylorville, IL has a population of 11,318, a median household income of $49,471, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Taylorville averages 35.6°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Taylorville, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 62568, 62555.
The population of Taylorville, Illinois is 11,318 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Taylorville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $105,000, median household income $49,471, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Taylorville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
