Christian County
IL · Pop. 33,684 · Suburban County
Christian County sits in Illinois across 709 square miles, home to 33,684 people at 47.5 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, wheat. A median home price of $112,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.69% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.6°F and average winter lows of 20.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 40.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Taylorville Memorial Hospital is 1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $112,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 90% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Taylorville Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low poverty rate of 11.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.69% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Christian County, IL is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 61/100
- Median home price
- $112k
- Property tax
- 1.69%
- Growing season
- 179 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 40.8"
- Broadband
- 90%
- Nearest hospital
- Taylorville Memorial Hospital, 1 mi
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Homesteading in Christian County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Christian County?
- Christian County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.6°F, and average winter lows of 20.6°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $112,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.69%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Taylorville Memorial Hospital is 1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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