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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1524°N, 89.7402°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carroll County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago/Rockford International (RFD) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in |
Shannon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").