At a Glance
Median Income
$66,011
$33,559 per capita
Home Value
$133,200
Zillow: $252,254
Median Rent
$758/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
18.3% smoking rate
How Shreve Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shreve's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shreve 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
Shreve residents earn a median household income of $66,011 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,559. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,236 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shreve is $133,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,254. Median rent is $758/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
8.5% of adults in Shreve hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shreve has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,559
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,792/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,011
Per Capita$33,559
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,200
Rent$758
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$252,254
Housing Units709
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation898 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Shreve was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.