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Shabbona, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · DeKalb County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
756 Population 591/sq mi density
$75,375 Median Income $35,844 per capita
$180,400 Home Value $261,346 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,375 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,400 home value, $885/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Shabbona, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,375
0% below
$35,844 per capita
Home Value
$180,400
36% below
Zillow: $261,346
Median Rent
$885/mo
24% below
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
87/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Shabbona Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shabbona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
64%
Rent
76%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shabbona a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shabbona residents earn a median household income of $75,375 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,844. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,988 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shabbona is $180,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,346. Median rent is $885/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Shabbona reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 87/100K.

Education

17.4% of adults in Shabbona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shabbona has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population756
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,375
Per Capita$35,844
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$5,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,400
Rent$885
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$261,346
Housing Units399
Rent Burden35.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property87/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation892 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Shabbona was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.