Shawneetown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,167 Population 1,599/sq mi density
$51,089 Median Income $31,414 per capita
$80,400 Home Value $75,446 Zillow
$330 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,089 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,400 home value, $330/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shawneetown, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,089
32% below
$31,414 per capita
Home Value
$80,400
71% below
Zillow: $75,446
Median Rent
$330/mo
72% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
32% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Shawneetown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shawneetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
29%
Rent
28%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shawneetown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shawneetown residents earn a median household income of $51,089 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,414. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 125 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shawneetown is $80,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,446. Median rent is $330/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

23.0% of adults in Shawneetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shawneetown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,167
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,599/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,089
Per Capita$31,414
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$173M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,400
Rent$330
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$75,446
Housing Units577
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,280/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation408 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Shawneetown was founded in 1937.
The median home in Shawneetown was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.561 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.