At a Glance
Median Income
$54,281
$27,641 per capita
Home Value
$147,800
Zillow: $174,457
Median Rent
$912/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
493/100K
4,797/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Shawnee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shawnee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shawnee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shawnee residents earn a median household income of $54,281 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,641. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,472 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shawnee is $147,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,457. Median rent is $912/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Shawnee reports 493 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,797/100K. The murder rate is 3.2/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Shawnee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shawnee has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population31,511
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density818/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,281
Per Capita$27,641
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$2,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,800
Rent$912
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$174,457
Housing Units13,723
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent493/100K
Property4,797/100K
Murder3.2/100K
Assault370/100K
Burglary1,091/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,076 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Shawnee was founded in 1895.
The median home in Shawnee was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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