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Old Shawneetown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
131 Population 257/sq mi density
$30,694 Median Income $17,261 per capita
$14,600 Home Value $136,188 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 3,200 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,694 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$14,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Old Shawneetown, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,694
59% below
$17,261 per capita
Home Value
$14,600
95% below
Zillow: $136,188
Violent Crime
242/100K
36% below
3,200/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
39.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Old Shawneetown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
5%
Poverty
318%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Old Shawneetown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Old Shawneetown residents earn a median household income of $30,694 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,261. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 125 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Old Shawneetown is $14,600 , 95% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,188. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Old Shawneetown reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,200/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Old Shawneetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Old Shawneetown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population131
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans85.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,694
Per Capita$17,261
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty39.4%
County GDP$173M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$14,600
Rent
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$136,188
Housing Units63
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

F
Violent242/100K
Property3,200/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,280/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation348 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Old Shawneetown was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.561 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.