At a Glance
Median Income
$52,917
$27,582 per capita
Median Rent
$785/mo
21.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
29.1% smoking rate
How Shonto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shonto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shonto a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shonto residents earn a median household income of $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,582. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 438 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Education
14.3% of adults in Shonto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shonto has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$27,582
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$785
Ownership24.2%
Zillow$375,270
Housing Units191
Rent Burden21.2%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking29.1%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death7,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation6,453 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband58.8%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Shonto was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (108 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.