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Christopher, IL

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Population
2,607
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
439 ft
Median Home Value
$66,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$725/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,247
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Christopher

Christopher got its start in the late 1800s as a railroad stop, growing quickly alongside Southern Illinois's historic coal industry. That heritage shaped the town's character, leaving behind traditional brick storefronts and a long tradition of neighbors looking out for one another. Today, it offers a welcoming, grounded atmosphere where local pride is easy to see.

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Life in Christopher moves at a comfortable, quiet pace, with easy access to the region's best recreation. Rend Lake is just minutes away, putting boating, fishing, and lakeside trails right in your backyard. For expanded job markets, dining, and higher education, Carbondale and Southern Illinois University are an easy drive down the road, making it simple to enjoy small-town living with regional conveniences close at hand.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+98.9rating

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