Shannon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Carroll County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
772 Population 1,608/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $34,290 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $181,313 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Shannon, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,375
21% below
$34,290 per capita
Home Value
$114,100
60% below
Zillow: $181,313
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Shannon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
40%
Rent
58%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shannon 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

Shannon residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,290. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shannon is $114,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,313. Median rent is $675/month, with 20.0% 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 1959.

Education

15.9% of adults in Shannon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shannon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population772
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density1,608/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$34,290
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$761M
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,100
Rent$675
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$181,313
Housing Units366
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation929 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Shannon was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.