2026 · Downtown Shabonna, IL at sunset · Wikimedia Commons
Shabbona’s story
Shabbona in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
ShabbonaIL
A town of 572. Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns.
Photo: TheCatalyst31 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
572
−6.7% since 2010
Median home value
$187K
Census ACS
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
61.6
years
Jobs based here
321
Balanced
What makes Shabbona stand out
The thing Shabbona does most differently from other towns.
Small town
572 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Shabbona’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Live in Shabbona? Is a B+ for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Shabbona’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →61°
Drizzle
H 0° · L 51°
Local news
All →- Indian Creek vs HBRMS - Girls Middle School Basketball 10/01/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 30
- Game Recap: Varsity Girls Volleyball Mendota High School vs. Indian Creek High SchoolNFHS Network · Sep 21
- Indian Creek vs Mooseheart - Boys Varsity Soccer 09/26/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 12
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Shabbona. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.
15risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1996
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Shabbona beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
7 better20 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Shabbona | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.3% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.6% | 7.6% |
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
11.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
61st
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Shabbona has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–32°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall41–62°
Oct 10
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Shabbona
Most working residents leave Shabbona for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are DeKalb (8%), Aurora (6%) and Chicago (5%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Shabbona5%
DeKalb8%
Aurora6%
Chicago5%
Waterman5%
29 mi
median commute distance
321
jobs based in Shabbona
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
7% of Shabbona is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
7%conserved
7%
conserved · 57 of 819 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area | 0.4 mi | 39 |
| 2. Purdy Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
Homes in Shabbona sell for about $150K
The median sale price was $150,000 in April 2026.
$150Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
About Shabbona
Village in Illinois, United States
Shabbona () is a village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. The population was 863 at the 2020 census, down from 925 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 863
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 899 ft
- ZIP code
- 60550
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