Shannon, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
87 Population 85/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shannon, NC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.8%
61% above
27.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shannon a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Shannon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shannon has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age8.9 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born43.7%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$95,074
Housing Units112
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity51.8%
Diabetes20.3%
Smoking27.2%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death18,938/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation205 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Broadband37.5%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Shannon was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
43.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.