Shannon, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 851 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.4%
 
Males: 408  (48.0%)
Females: 443  (52.0%)
Median resident age:

47.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61078.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,375 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Shannon:

$58,375
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,710 (it was $21,108 in 2000)

Shannon village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,698 (it was $73,400 in 2000)
Shannon:

$114,698
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $203,221; detached houses: $210,596; townhouses or other attached units: $87,862; in 2-unit structures: $163,589; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $118,550; mobile homes: $78,810

Median gross rent in 2022: $690.

March 2022 cost of living index in Shannon: 84.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.2%
(6.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Shannon, IL (2022)
    • 59987.2%White alone
    • 385.5%Hispanic
    • 324.7%Two or more races
    • 111.6%Asian alone
    • 30.4%Other race alone

Races in Shannon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Shannon, Illinois as of May 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shannon is 322 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.32
Illinois average:

2.78
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Ancestries: German (56.4%), American (13.2%), English (6.6%), Irish (4.8%), European (1.5%), Dutch (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/11/1876

Elevation: 925 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 1,777 people per square mile   (low).

Shannon, Illinois map

25 residents are foreign born (2.8% Asia).

This village:

2.9%
Illinois:

12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,526 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,211 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rockford, IL (35.3 miles , pop. 150,115).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (66.2 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (108.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lanark, IL (2.4 miles ),
Forreston, IL (2.9 miles ),
Pearl City, IL (3.0 miles ),
Freeport, IL (3.3 miles ),
Chadwick, IL (3.5 miles ),
Mount Carroll, IL (3.6 miles ),
Adeline, IL (3.6 miles),
Milledgeville, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.15 N, Longitude: 89.74 W

Area code: 815

Distribution of median household income in Shannon, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Shannon, IL in 2022
Shannon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 17 buildings, average cost: $237,700
  • 2020: 15 buildings, average cost: $237,700
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $137,500
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $77,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $86,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Shannon, IL residents
Average permit cost in Shannon, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Shannon, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.0%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.5%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (9.7%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Machinery (7.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (33.0%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.5%)
  • Social assistance (5.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Shannon, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Registered nurses (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (10.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.5%)
  • Child care workers (4.9%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.4%)

Average climate in Shannon, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 66.7. This is about average.

City:

66.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.7
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Shannon-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 53% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the Shannon village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.9 miles away from the village center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shannon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 274.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 64.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 250.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 274.0 miles away from Shannon center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 65.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 306.2 miles away from Shannon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carroll County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Shannon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Shannon:

  • VILLAS OF SHANNON (P O BOX 86 418 S RIDGE STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Shannon:

  • GORDON JONES TERRACE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; LANARK, IL)
  • STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • DAVITA - FREEPORT DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • FREEPORT REHAB AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • MANOR COURT OF FREEPORT (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • FHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • FHN HOME HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shannon:

  • Ashford University (about 32 miles; Clinton, IA; Full-time enrollment: 73,330)
  • Rock Valley College (about 40 miles; Rockford, IL; FT enrollment: 6,269)
  • Kishwaukee College (about 47 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • Northern Illinois University (about 53 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 56 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 7,679)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 59 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
  • Black Hawk College (about 60 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)

Public elementary/middle school in Shannon:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Shannon: Shannon City Hall (A), Shannon Ambulance Service (B), Shannon Fire Protection District (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Shannon include: Saint Wendelins Catholic Church (A), Shannon Baptist Church (B), Bethel United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Carroll County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

65.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
31 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Shannon (2011 data):

  • First State Bank Shannon-Polo: at 1 South Linn Street, branch established on 1930/01/14; Lake Carroll Branch at 24494 Payne Road, branch established on 2007/04/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $151.4 mil, Deposits: $129.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Shannon Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Shannon:

Marital status in Shannon, IL
  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Shannon:

  • High school or higher: 97.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Shannon
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shannon, IL (based on Carroll County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,53122
Evangelical Protestant2,33519
Catholic1,5083
Other472
None6,966-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Carroll County:

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
This county:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.5%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Carroll County:

26.3%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.7%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Shannon:

49.3%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Shannon:

44.6%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Shannon:

28.7
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Shannon:

22.3%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.7%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Shannon:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Shannon:

35.4%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

53.8%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

74.8%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Shannon, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$5,336$64,0327$2,446
Streets and Highways 1$3,333$39,9961$120
Sewerage 1$3,076$36,9121$773
Water Supply 1$3,076$36,9121$773
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 4$4,241
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,300
Totals for Government 4$14,821$44,46315$9,653

Shannon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $193,000 ($226.79)
    Regular Highways: $154,000 ($180.96)
    Central Staff Services: $110,000 ($129.26)
    Police Protection: $93,000 ($109.28)
    Solid Waste Management: $59,000 ($69.33)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($16.45)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $171,000 ($200.94)
    Police Protection: $9,000 ($10.58)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($3.53)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $193,000 ($226.79)

Shannon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $33,000 ($38.78)
    Fines and Forfeits: $12,000 ($14.10)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $306,000 ($359.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $150,000 ($176.26)
    Highways: $19,000 ($22.33)
  • Tax - Property: $106,000 ($124.56)
    Other Selective Sales: $8,000 ($9.40)

Shannon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $185,000 ($217.39)

Businesses in Shannon, IL

  • U-Haul: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Shannon:

  • WFRL (1570 AM; 5 kW; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTJK (1380 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BELOIT, IL; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shannon:

  • WXXQ (98.5 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFPS (92.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSEY (95.7 FM; OREGON, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WQLF (102.1 FM; LENA, IL; Owner: LENA RADIO BROADCASTING)
  • WLLT (107.7 FM; POLO, IL; Owner: SAUK VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCI (100.3 FM; SAVANNA, IL; Owner: CARROLL COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W211AQ (90.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WEKZ-FM (93.7 FM; MONROE, WI; Owner: RONALD M.SPIELMAN & SCOTT THOMPSON)
  • WNIQ (91.5 FM; STERLING, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNIE (89.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WYHY (95.3 FM; WINNEBAGO, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSSQ (94.3 FM; STERLING, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WZZT (95.1 FM; MORRISON, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

TV broadcast stations around Shannon:

  • W52BI (Channel 52; STERLING/DIXON, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WIFR (Channel 23; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVO (Channel 17; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WINNEBAGO TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • W48CK (Channel 48; STERLING, IL; Owner: BLACK HAWK COLLEGE)
  • WFBN-LP (Channel 33; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WEIGEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WREX-TV (Channel 13; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WREX TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WQRF-TV (Channel 39; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUORUM OF ROCKFORD LICENSE, LLC)

Shannon fatal accident list:

Jul 4, 2018 11:32 AM, Sr-72 Market St, Cr-19 Shannon Rte, Lat: 42.154539, Lon: -89.745681, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Nov 6, 2009 06:55 PM, Sr-72, Hickory Street, Lat: 42.154636, Lon: -89.739469, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.2mTotal length
  • $165,000Total costs
  • 7,675Total average daily traffic
  • 917Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,398Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Shannon, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Shannon, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Warren D Harkins, Carroll County (Lat: 42.120000 Lon: -89.743806), Type: 155.4, Overall height: 152.4 m, Registrant: Vangard Wireless, L.P., Warren@vangardwireless.Com, , 6060 Abile-ne, Phone: (325) 691-0495

  • Edward G Roach, Carroll County (Lat: 42.120000 Lon: -89.743806), Type: 155.4, Overall height: 152.4 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Inc, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, Carroll County (Lat: 42.120000 Lon: -89.743806), Type: 155.4, Overall height: 152.4 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Inc, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Robert L Robeski, Carroll County (Lat: 42.120000 Lon: -89.743806), Type: 155.4, Overall height: 152.4 m, Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, Iseli-n, Phone: (732) 404-9360

  • Jay C Butson, Carroll County (Lat: 42.120000 Lon: -89.743806), Type: 155.4, Structure height: 17015 m, Overall height: 152.4 m, Registrant: Vangard Wireless, L.P., Warren@vangardwireless.Com, , 6060 Abile-ne, Phone: (325) 691-0495


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 406 S Linn St (Lat: 42.149472 Lon: -89.739833), Call Sign: KRV275, Licensee ID: L00044912,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.745 MHz, Grant Date: 12/02/2004, Expiration Date: 12/13/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/14/2015, Registrant: Shannon, Village Of, 17 E Market St, Shannon, IL 61078

  • 2 Mi S On Cr 19 1 Mi E .5 Mi S (Lat: 42.117250 Lon: -89.725111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: KNAO765,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.500 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2001, Expiration Date: 02/26/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2011, Certifier: Joe Baldwin, Registrant: Atlas License Company, 1725a N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219, Phone: (317) 351-4865, Fax: (317) 351-4870, Email:

  • 6325 S Montague Rd (Lat: 42.206972 Lon: -89.678444), Call Sign: KNES330,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/2022, Expiration Date: 02/04/2033, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Shannon)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Shannon)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 9. The highest number of reported fires - 24 took place in 2017, and the least - 1 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Shannon, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (79.7%), and Outside Fires (14.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Shannon, IL
    • 12679.7%Structure Fires
    • 2314.6%Outside Fires
    • 53.2%Other
    • 42.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Shannon, IL
Most common first names in Shannon, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert1270.9 years
John1177.8 years
Helen1081.1 years
George974.7 years
Harold868.0 years
Charles683.1 years
James670.5 years
Paul677.0 years
Minnie683.9 years
Edna678.9 years
Most common last names in Shannon, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1378.2 years
Woessner1178.0 years
Wilhelms1080.7 years
Truckenmille977.1 years
Winters980.2 years
Johnson878.3 years
Byers782.6 years
Edler675.0 years
Colbert676.5 years
Wubbena680.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shannon, IL
  • 88.0%Utility gas
  • 8.0%Electricity
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Wood
  • 1.1%No fuel used
  • 0.7%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shannon, IL
  • 51.1%Electricity
  • 44.7%Utility gas
  • 4.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Shannon compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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