At a Glance
Median Income
$71,605
$35,618 per capita
Home Value
$193,800
Zillow: $217,814
Median Rent
$1,046/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
211/100K
2,071/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Shannon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shannon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shannon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shannon residents earn a median household income of $71,605 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,618. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,448 business establishments, including 196 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shannon is $193,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,814. Median rent is $1,046/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Shannon reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,071/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Shannon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shannon has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,618
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,605
Per Capita$35,618
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$5,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,800
Rent$1,046
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$217,814
Housing Units925
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent211/100K
Property2,071/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation687 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Shannon was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 196 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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