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About Assumption
City in Illinois, United StatesAssumption is a small town in Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,155 as of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Assumption
The median sale price was $199,000 in May 2026.
Safety in Assumption
Safety Grade A+
Assumption reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Assumption
Full picture →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.
Health in Assumption
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 70% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Assumption
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Assumption
Full climate →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.
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