At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$27,152 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
Zillow: $223,171
Median Rent
$950/mo
44.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.2% smoking rate
How Shumway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shumway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shumway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shumway residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,152. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,237 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shumway is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,171. Median rent is $950/month, with 44.0% 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 1970.
Education
12.5% of adults in Shumway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shumway has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population217
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density658/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$27,152
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$3,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$950
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$223,171
Housing Units91
Rent Burden44.0%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation657 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute15 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Shumway was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.