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Shannon, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County
Shannon, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Shannon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shannon residents earn a median household income of $42,208 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,369. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,687 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shannon is $120,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,726. Median rent is $723/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Shannon reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,903/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Shannon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shannon has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.