At a Glance
Median Income
$138,571
$31,913 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
55.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
14.6% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population165
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
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%
Broadband74.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Shawneetown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (24 miles).
7.9% of the population has a disability.