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Shannon City, IA

Iowa

Shannon City is a small town in Iowa with a population of 113. Residents earn $90,139 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
113 Population 276/sq mi density
$90,139 Median Income $20,686 per capita
$45,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,139 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,139
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $45,000
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.7%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

How Shannon City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population113
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans61.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,139
Per Capita$20,686
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$234M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units38
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking14.0%
Depression20.6%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,162 ft (354 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband31.0%
Libraries1

Is Shannon City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shannon City receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Shannon City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shannon City is $90,139, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shannon City is $45,000, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Shannon City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 26.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Shannon City has a population of 113 with a density of 276 people per square mile. The median age is 30.4 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

113
Total Population
276
People / sq mi
30.4yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.6%
Female 43.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Shannon City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shannon City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shannon City is $90,139, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Shannon City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,139
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$20,686
Avg Weekly Wage$889
IRS Avg AGI$60,255

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)182
County GDP$234M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare11
Retail18
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,583
88% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate14.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Shannon City is $45,000, 84% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$45,000
84% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.6%
Housing Units38
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,583
88% above US avg
Effective Rate14.63%
In Shannon City, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.0% are current smokers. 20.6% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Shannon City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma9.5%
COPD5.2%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.0%
0% below US avg
Binge Drinking23.6%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress10.9%
Short Sleep32.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits65.1%
Premature Death8,711/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access53.7%
Healthcare Facilities11
Shannon City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.0 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall26.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,162 ft (354 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates40.8988°N, 94.2637°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19159
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.3-point margin. 31.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%
D 23.8%

Winner: Republican by 51.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.7%
42% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+16.9%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density276/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access31.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants13
Retail Stores18

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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