Housing by town in Christian County, Illinois
Christian County, Illinois has 30 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $785 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $674 in 2015–2019 (+16.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Mount Auburn has the highest median gross rent ($1,175) and King Township the lowest ($591).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $785 (±$50)
- Households that rent
- 24.8%
- Median household income
- $62,611
- Places
- 30
Cities, towns and townships in Christian County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption | $693 | 35.8% | $57,500 | $89,700 | $1,504 |
| Assumption Township | $693 | 44.4% | $55,614 | $92,000 | $1,514 |
| Bear Creek Township (Christian County) | $720 | 8.9% | $58,295 | $109,700 | $1,890 |
| Buckhart Township | $834 | 18.5% | $97,746 | $141,100 | $2,200 |
| Bulpitt | $825 | 28.6% | $75,000 | $78,300 | $1,114 |
| Edinburg | $829 | 27.5% | $89,886 | $117,100 | $1,924 |
| Greenwood Township (Christian County) | — | 22.0% | — | $271,700 | $5,375 |
| Jeisyville | — | 4.8% | $82,500 | $90,000 | $950 |
| Johnson Township (Christian County) | $768 | 16.3% | $104,583 | $246,500 | $4,458 |
| Kincaid | $725 | 24.6% | $64,821 | $88,100 | $1,517 |
| King Township | $591 | 33.3% | $90,735 | $145,000 | $3,714 |
| Locust Township | $680 | 11.1% | $70,565 | $151,800 | $1,960 |
| May Township (Christian County) | — | 3.3% | $97,543 | $239,600 | $4,082 |
| Morrisonville | $796 | 4.9% | $71,597 | $95,800 | $1,533 |
| Mosquito Township | — | 7.4% | $89,375 | $251,300 | $1,975 |
| Mount Auburn | $1,175 | 7.8% | $43,333 | $84,800 | $1,333 |
| Mount Auburn Township | $1,150 | 11.8% | $63,472 | $110,900 | $1,704 |
| Owaneco | $815 | 10.0% | $65,313 | $101,700 | $1,559 |
| Palmer | $740 | 11.6% | $49,500 | $82,900 | $1,527 |
| Pana | $684 | 35.0% | $46,168 | $77,900 | $1,381 |
| Pana Township | $690 | 31.8% | $47,078 | $84,600 | $1,583 |
| Prairieton Township | — | 0.0% | $90,982 | $289,400 | $4,603 |
| Ricks Township | $766 | 7.6% | $78,864 | $104,200 | $1,636 |
| Rosamond Township | — | 0.0% | — | $214,200 | $2,500 |
| South Fork Township | $816 | 19.2% | $76,354 | $92,100 | $1,338 |
| Stonington | $900 | 20.5% | $65,972 | $106,100 | $1,766 |
| Stonington Township | $884 | 19.1% | $70,074 | $117,100 | $1,821 |
| Taylorville | $828 | 33.4% | $57,552 | $104,100 | $1,744 |
| Taylorville Township | $826 | 31.7% | $56,000 | $105,200 | $1,670 |
| Tovey | $808 | 10.0% | $89,000 | $79,100 | $992 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,050 | $31,750 | $50,750 |
| 2 people | $21,800 | $36,250 | $58,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,800 | $65,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,300 | $72,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,950 | $78,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,550 | $84,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,800 | $95,700 |
How the places in Christian County rank across Illinois
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Police departments in Christian County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County Sheriff's Office | 12,802 | — | — |
| Taylorville Police Department | 10,205 | 20 | 99 |
| Pana Police Department | 4,998 | 0 | 42 |
| Moweaqua Police Department | 1,717 | — | — |
| Kincaid Police Department | 1,305 | — | — |
| Assumption Police Department | 1,115 | 1 | 2 |
| Edinburg Police Department | 1,049 | 0 | 0 |
| Morrisonville Police Department | 970 | — | — |
| Stonington Police Department | 794 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Christian County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62568 | 15,952 | $818 | $123,700 | $62,718 | 26.6% |
| 62557 | 6,878 | $702 | $88,900 | $51,389 | 28.8% |
| 62531 | 1,816 | $853 | $134,800 | $98,125 | 22.9% |
| 62510 | 1,677 | $693 | $103,200 | $56,949 | 41.2% |
| 62546 | 1,521 | $625 | $119,000 | $89,821 | 9.9% |
| 62513 | 1,391 | $950 | $142,900 | $83,125 | 13.7% |
| 62555 | 1,358 | $682 | $131,300 | $69,676 | 15.3% |
| 62540 | 1,297 | $725 | $89,400 | $70,179 | 24.5% |
| 62567 | 831 | $884 | $115,600 | $71,471 | 17.6% |
| 62570 | 629 | $808 | $79,100 | $89,000 | 10.0% |
| 62547 | 574 | $1,154 | $94,600 | $59,750 | 8.4% |
| 62556 | 370 | $720 | $102,000 | $55,694 | 10.8% |
| 62517 | 185 | $825 | $78,300 | $75,000 | 28.6% |
| 62083 | 145 | — | $213,100 | $21,845 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Christian County
Which place in Christian County has the highest rent?
Mount Auburn has the highest median gross rent, $1,175 (±$200) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Christian County has the lowest rent?
King Township has the lowest median gross rent, $591 (±$265) a month.
What is the median rent in Christian County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in Christian County is $785 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Christian County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Christian County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Christian County, IL
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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