Illinois
Shannon is a small town in Illinois with a population of 772. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shannon receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Shannon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shannon is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Shannon is $114,100, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Shannon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Shannon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,375 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,290 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $903 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,658 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 405 |
| County GDP | $761M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,595 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.90% |
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $114,100 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $160,359 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,595 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.90% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,316/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1524°N, 89.7402°W |
| County FIPS | 17015 |
Winner: Republican by 31.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,608/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.0% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |