About Taylorville
Taylorville is a close-knit town in central Illinois counting 10,263 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Taylorville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 995 residents per square mile.
📰 Taylorville News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Taylorville Unique
- The only place in America named Taylorville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,263.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Taylorville
- Nesty's Burger Joint — burger
- Spring Garden Restaurant
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Bill's Toasty Shop
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Christian County Coal Mine Museum · Museum
- Taylorville City Swimming Pool · Water park
- Taylorville Park Pool · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Taylorville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Taylorville
- Memorial Elem School
- North Elem School
- Taylorville Jr High School
- Taylorville Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Taylorville Memorial Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.