At a Glance
Median Income
$90,139
$20,686 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
Zillow: $119,194
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.0% smoking rate
How Shannon City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shannon City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shannon City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shannon City residents earn a median household income of $90,139 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,686. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shannon City is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,194. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
19.7% of adults in Shannon City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shannon City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,139
Per Capita$20,686
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$119,194
Housing Units38
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,162 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Shannon City was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.