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Assumption’s story
170 years in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1856Assumption is settled
- 2015Image The Illinois State Bank Building
AssumptionIL
A town of 1,205, settled in 1856. Safer than 99% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Boscophotos · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,205
−1.1% since 2010
Median home value
$90K
Census ACS
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
37.2
years
Jobs based here
1,492
A job hub
What makes Assumption stand out
The 2 things Assumption does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,205 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Assumption’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Assumption. Another town gets a different order.
Safety
Less crime per resident than 99% of U.S. towns
Assumption reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Assumption0.9
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Assumption1.8
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
96th
percentile among IL towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
2
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Assumption
Most working residents leave Assumption for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Pana (11%), Taylorville (9%) and Decatur (9%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Assumption7%
Pana11%
Taylorville9%
Decatur9%
Springfield8%
25 mi
median commute distance
1,492
jobs based in Assumption
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Assumption has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring43–64°
Summer64–85°
Fall44–66°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns
Assumption beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
0 better22 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Assumption | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 16.2% | 12.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.3% | 10.3% |
Pana Community Hospital
9.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
31st
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesEarthquakes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
Homes in Assumption sell for about $199K
The median sale price was $199,000 in May 2026.
$199Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,465 people come to Assumption for work
Where Assumption’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,492jobs based in Assumption
7%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Assumption
3 notable people were born in Assumption.
About Assumption
City in Illinois, United States
Assumption is a small town in Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,155 as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1856
- Population
- 1,155
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 643 ft
- ZIP code
- 62510
- Area code
- 217
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