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Shawano, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Shawano County County
Shawano, WI
At a Glance
How Shawano Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shawano's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shawano a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shawano residents earn a median household income of $56,457 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,383. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,069 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shawano is $127,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,301. Median rent is $773/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Shawano reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,980/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Shawano hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shawano has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.