Median Income
$75,375
0% lower than US avg
Home Value
$180,400
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$885
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.1%
59% lower than US avg
How Shabbona Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population756
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,375
Per Capita$35,844
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$5,661M
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,400
Rent$885
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$261,346
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation892 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+93.5%
School Score5.34
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.0%
Libraries11
Is Shabbona a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Shabbona receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Shabbona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Shabbona is $75,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Shabbona is $180,400, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Climate & Weather
Shabbona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Shabbona has a population of 756 with a density of 591 people per square mile. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.3%), with 2.2% Black.
Population
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
The median household income in Shabbona is $75,375, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,375 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,844 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,774 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,988 |
| County GDP | $5,661M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 224 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 100 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.00% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |
The median home value in Shabbona is $180,400, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $885 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $261,346.
Home Values
| Census Median | $180,400 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $261,346 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $885 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 35.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.00% |
In Shabbona, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.1% report depression. 20.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Shabbona vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
Crime Rates: Shabbona vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
Safety Score
Shabbona has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7643°N, 88.8822°W |
| County FIPS | 17037 |