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Kincaid’s story
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KincaidIL
A town of 1,278. A typical home worth about $110K.
Population
1,278
−10.4% since 2010
Typical home
$110K
+7.1% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
52.5
years
Jobs based here
236
A commuter town
What makes Kincaid stand out
The thing Kincaid does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,278 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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The data
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Housing
A typical Kincaid home is worth about $110K
The typical Kincaid home is worth about $110,000, up 7.1% in a year, 63% below the Illinois typical home.
$110KZillow home value
Typical home value
Kincaid$110K
Illinois$298K
+7.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Kincaid
Most working residents leave Kincaid for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (24%), Taylorville (17%) and Decatur (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Kincaid4%
Springfield24%
Taylorville17%
Decatur4%
Chicago4%
20 mi
median commute distance
236
jobs based in Kincaid
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Kincaid has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring43–64°
Summer64–85°
Fall44–66°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Kincaid
Kincaid's reported crime rate is well below Illinois's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Kincaid0
Illinois2.9
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Kincaid2.3
Illinois17.7
U.S.17.7
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
3
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesEarthquakes
5
paid flood claims since 2002
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Kincaid beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
2 better22 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Kincaid | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.9% | 10.3% |
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
6.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
36th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A shrinking town
Kincaid has shrunk 10.4% since 2010
1,505 people in 2010; 1,278 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
About Kincaid
Village in Illinois, United States
Kincaid is a village in Christian County, Illinois. The population was 1,349 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,349
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 598 ft
- ZIP code
- 62540