At a Glance
Violent Crime
445/100K
4,731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.8%
27.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Shannon reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,731/100K.
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 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age8.9 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans41.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent445/100K
Property4,731/100K
Health
Obesity51.8%
Diabetes20.3%
Smoking27.2%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death18,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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%
Broadband32.0%
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.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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