At a Glance
Median Income
$75,375
$35,844 per capita
Home Value
$180,400
Zillow: $280,893
Median Rent
$885/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shabbona a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 5.6% (56% above 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 $280,893. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population756
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,375
Per Capita$35,844
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$5,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,400
Rent$885
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$280,893
Housing Units399
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
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.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.