Fort Shawnee, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Allen County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
5,952 Population 626/sq mi density
$88,606 Median Income $49,339 per capita
$187,800 Home Value $219,824 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,606 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,800 home value, $970/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Shawnee, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,606
18% above
$49,339 per capita
Home Value
$187,800
33% below
Zillow: $219,824
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
7% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Fort Shawnee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Shawnee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
67%
Rent
83%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Shawnee a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Shawnee residents earn a median household income of $88,606 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,339. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,586 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Shawnee is $187,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,824. Median rent is $970/month, with 17.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

31.5% of adults in Fort Shawnee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Shawnee has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population5,952
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,606
Per Capita$49,339
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$11,167M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,800
Rent$970
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$219,824
Housing Units2,786
Rent Burden17.0%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,482/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation864 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Shawnee was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.