At a Glance
Median Income
$88,606
$49,339 per capita
Home Value
$187,800
Zillow: $208,888
Median Rent
$970/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
923/100K
4,882/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Shawnee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.0% (72% 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 $208,888. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fort Shawnee reports 923 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 143% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,882/100K.
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 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,952
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,606
Per Capita$49,339
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$11,167M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,800
Rent$970
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$208,888
Housing Units2,786
Rent Burden17.0%
Crime
F
Violent923/100K
Property4,882/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.