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Shabbona, IL


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Shabbona, Illinois

Shabbona, Illinois, in De Kalb county, is 29 miles W of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 62 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Shabbona has a population of 929.

The People and Families of Shabbona

In Shabbona, about 56% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Shabbona features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shabbona had a median family income of $50,625.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Shabbona Housing

In Shabbona, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Shabbona, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

Shabbona strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Shabbona People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Shabbona Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Shabbona Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Shabbona, IL

Comparing Shabbona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men75
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes23
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