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Christian County, IL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Christian County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 33,443
- −1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 13,586
- Median household income
- $62,611
- +18.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $115,500
- Jobs located here
- 9,795
- Highest market score
- 74
- Dentists and orthodontists, #161 of 1,886 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 33,443 people live in Christian County, in 13,586 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Christian County declined 1.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Christian County is $62,611 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 18.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Christian County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Christian County are for dentists and orthodontists (74), medical and dental practices (65) and fast food and sandwich shops (60). Christian County ranks #161 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
Christian County is part of the Taylorville area. For its number of households, Christian County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (75% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Christian County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Christian County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 74 | #161 of 1,886 | 5 | 3.7 | $3.5M | 358 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #527 of 2,394 | 57 | 42.0 | $309K | 202 | 17 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 60 | #734 of 2,222 | 13 | 9.6 | $3.6M | 119 | 18 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 58 | #604 of 1,889 | 8 | 5.9 | $5.9M | 143 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 55 | #920 of 2,339 | 27 | 19.9 | $452K | 105 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 53 | #1,000 of 2,385 | 49 | 36.1 | $249K | 117 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #1,002 of 2,210 | 21 | 15.5 | $1.2M | 132 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #612 of 1,328 | 5 | 3.7 | $2.4M | 146 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #986 of 2,088 | 13 | 9.6 | $774K | 117 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 50 | #734 of 1,490 | 8 | 5.9 | $2.2M | 92 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 50 | #1,198 of 2,402 | 24 | 17.7 | $3.2M | 95 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 49 | #1,149 of 2,261 | 10 | 7.4 | $7.7M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 48 | #724 of 1,302 | 5 | 3.7 | $3.5M | 112 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,142 of 2,176 | 19 | 14.0 | Index only | 170 | 6 |
| Real estate | 48 | #1,166 of 2,229 | 23 | 16.9 | Index only | 177 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 47 | #1,157 of 2,087 | 18 | 13.2 | $1.4M | 106 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 46 | #1,008 of 1,771 | 10 | 7.4 | $1.5M | 91 | 8 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 46 | #1,172 of 2,063 | 13 | 9.6 | $3.6M | 98 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 46 | #1,393 of 2,378 | 33 | 24.3 | $428K | 96 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 45 | #1,046 of 1,769 | 10 | 7.4 | $1.2M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,085 of 1,792 | 8 | 5.9 | $1.3M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 44 | #1,466 of 2,401 | 54 | 39.7 | $262K | 97 | 21 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 43 | #858 of 1,334 | 5 | 3.7 | $2M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 43 | #1,388 of 2,200 | 15 | 11.0 | $678K | 77 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,612 of 2,405 | 63 | 46.4 | $752K | 113 | 26 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,618 of 2,405 | 135 | 99.4 | $351K | 95 | 49 |
| Child care and preschools | 38 | #1,150 of 1,611 | 7 | 5.2 | $652K | 65 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 38 | #1,268 of 1,707 | 8 | 5.9 | $4.2M | 88 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,694 of 2,358 | 16 | 11.8 | $2.3M | 95 | 22 |
| Barbershops | 35 | #1,013 of 1,356 | 7 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 35 | #1,152 of 1,493 | 8 | 5.9 | $1.9M | 65 | 8 |
| Pizza | 35 | #1,649 of 2,090 | 19 | 14.0 | $2.5M | 49 | 18 |
| Grocery stores | 29 | #1,667 of 2,070 | 11 | 8.1 | $7M | 75 | 8 |
| Car washes and detailing | 28 | #1,247 of 1,451 | 7 | 5.2 | $2M | 80 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 27 | #1,271 of 1,472 | 7 | 5.2 | $298K | 44 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 26 | #1,914 of 2,057 | 20 | 14.7 | $1.7M | 69 | 22 |
| Veterinarians | 22 | #1,343 of 1,485 | 6 | 4.4 | $1.7M | 62 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 17 | #2,130 of 2,272 | 24 | 17.7 | $924K | 74 | 17 |
| Electricians | 14 | #1,135 of 1,160 | 8 | 5.9 | $4.2M | 35 | 11 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $2.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | Index only | 79 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $8.4M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $3.5M | 141 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $8.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $8.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $14.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $24.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Christian County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $14.1M | $1,039 | 109 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $36.4M | $2,676 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $47.4M | $3,488 | 86 |
| Groceries | $77.1M | $5,675 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.2M | $898 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.6M | $336 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.1M | $740 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $17.6M | $1,295 | 101 |
| Pets | $10.2M | $749 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $24.4M | $1,793 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22.2M | $1,631 | 83 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $33.5M | $2,469 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $15.3M | $1,128 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $176.6M | $13,000 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Christian County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 33,443−1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 13,586
- Median age
- 43.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 710 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 47
- Median household income
- $62,611+18.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,611
- Median home value
- $115,500
- Jobs located here
- 9,795
- Daytime population
- 28,548Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Christian County, IL growing?
Population estimates put Christian County at 33,443 people in 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 13,586 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 18.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Christian County, IL spend?
Households in Christian County spend about $176.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $77.1M on groceries and $47.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Christian County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Christian County, IL?
Of the business types scored in Christian County, dentists and orthodontists (74), medical and dental practices (65) and fast food and sandwich shops (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #161 of 1,886 scored counties.
How does Christian County, IL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Christian County is $62,611, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $115,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (75% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (56% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 39 of the 56 business types have a score in Christian County, each ranked against other counties.
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