At a Glance
Median Income
$131,944
$58,788 per capita
Home Value
$467,500
Zillow: $512,852
Violent Crime
179/100K
1,374/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Shackle Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shackle Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shackle Island 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
Shackle Island residents earn a median household income of $131,944 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,788. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,597 business establishments, including 324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shackle Island is $467,500 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,852. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Shackle Island reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,374/100K.
Education
40.0% of adults in Shackle Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shackle Island has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,164
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density752/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$131,944
Per Capita$58,788
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$11,893M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$467,500
Rent
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$512,852
Housing Units1,528
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property1,374/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain54.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation513 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute39 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Shackle Island was built in 1991.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.