At a Glance
Median Income
$138,571
$31,913 per capita
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,651/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
55.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
253 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shawneetown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $138,571 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,913. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Shawneetown reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,651/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Shawneetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
55.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shawneetown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population165
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,571
Per Capita$31,913
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$265,757
Housing Units54
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,651/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days253/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation512 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+55.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband50.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Shawneetown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (24 miles).
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.