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Shabbona, IL
Village in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Population
572
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
446
ZIP codes
0
Shabbona and its ZIP codes
Shabbona at a glance
- Shabbona is 95% denser than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,750, 24% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,600 (29% below Illinois) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Shabbona, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shabbona, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,750
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
61.6
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (179), Irish Americans (84), Norwegian Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Shabbona.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,423
36,506 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$551M
FY 2026, $5,487 per person
How people get to work
Shabbona, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shabbona, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shabbona, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Shabbona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeeVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| WatermanVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Paw PawVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| StewardVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| LelandVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ComptonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MaltaVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| EarlvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| HinckleyVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| CrestonVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| DeKalbCity | 13 mi | 17.5 |
| SomonaukVillage | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| RochelleCity | 13 mi | 13.8 |
| West BrooklynVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CortlandTown | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| Lake HolidayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shabbona, IL in?
- Shabbona is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Shabbona, IL?
- About 572 people live in Shabbona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shabbona?
- Nearby places include Lee (4.1 mi), Waterman (5.8 mi), Paw Paw (7.4 mi), Steward (9.4 mi), Leland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023