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Shannon, IL
Village in Carroll County, Illinois.
Population
772
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,601
ZIP codes
0
Shannon and its ZIP codes
Shannon at a glance
- Shannon is about 7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,929 a year, 29% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,100 (56% below Illinois) and median rent is $604 a month.
Local data for Shannon, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shannon, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,929
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$115,100
Median rent
$604/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (266), Irish Americans (117), Scottish Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Shannon.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,869
4,081 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,171
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
How people get to work
Shannon, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shannon, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shannon, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Shannon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LanarkCity | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake CarrollCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 13.5 |
| BaileyvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ForrestonVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Pearl CityVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| FreeportCity | 11 mi | 11.9 |
| ChadwickVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| AdelineVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount CarrollCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| MilledgevilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Willow LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| German ValleyVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| PoloCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| LenaVillage | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| CedarvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| RidottVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shannon, IL in?
- Shannon is in Carroll County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Shannon, IL?
- About 772 people live in Shannon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shannon?
- Nearby places include Lanark (6 mi), Lake Carroll (6.5 mi), Baileyville (8.1 mi), Forreston (8.6 mi), Pearl City (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023