How long is the commute from Shannon, IL?
Workers who live in Shannon, IL take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Shannon get to work
| Means of transportation | Shannon | Carroll County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.2% (±4.8 points) | 79.2% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±3.4 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±3.0 points) | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±2.7 points) | 6.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Shannon, the average commute is not measurably different from Carroll County (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shannon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carroll County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Carroll County, Shannon ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1208 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shannon
| Vehicles available | Shannon | Carroll County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±3.2 points) | 3.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% (±8.2 points) | 35.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% (±9.1 points) | 42.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±6.1 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Shannon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carroll County (3.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shannon
| Shannon | Carroll County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±2.7 points) | 6.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% (±7.3 points) | 92.0% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±7.7 points) | 86.1% (±2.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shannon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carroll County (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shannon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon | — | 26.6 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Cherry Grove-Shannon Township | 1.9 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Forreston Township | 5.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lanark | 5.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Creek-Lima Township | 6.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Florence Township (Stephenson County) | 6.7 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Loran Township | 6.8 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brookville Township | 7.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Forreston | 8.5 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Florence Township (Stephenson County), IL (17.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodland Township (Carroll County) | 32.6 minutes (±7.3) |
| 2 | Mount Carroll Township | 27.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | Freedom Township (Carroll County) | 27.1 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Cherry Grove-Shannon Township | 26.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 | Shannon | 26.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Fairhaven Township | 26.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Salem Township (Carroll County) | 26.2 minutes (±12.7) |
| 8 (tie) | Chadwick | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 8 (tie) | Mount Carroll | 26.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | York Township (Carroll County) | 25.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Rock Creek-Lima Township | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Carroll County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shannon
How long is the average commute in Shannon?
Workers who live in Shannon, IL take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shannon without a car?
4.2% of households in Shannon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shannon?
4.5% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Shannon worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shannon village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shannon village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shannon village, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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