What are the schools like in Shannon, GA?

School district data for Shannon is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Shannon?

The median household income in Shannon, GA is $61,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Shannon, GA?

Shannon has an average high temperature of 52.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Shannon, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Shannon, GA affordable or expensive?

Shannon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shannon is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $136,800 and the median rent is $1,048 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Shannon, GA?

Shannon has a violent crime rate of 486.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1882.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Shannon, GA a Good Place to Live?

Shannon is a small town of 1,673 in Georgia, with a median household income of $61,938 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Shannon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shannon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Shannon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.2

Shannon's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shannon costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Shannon, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$136,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,048	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Shannon's violent crime rate is 486.3 per 100,000 residents — 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

486.3 /100k

Property Crime

1882.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Shannon, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shannon sees average highs of 52.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shannon, GA
Average High — January	52.9°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Shannon, GA	National Avg
Population	1,673	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plainville, GA 5 mi Berry College, GA 7 mi Rome, GA 8 mi Adairsville, GA 10 mi Kingston, GA 11 mi

Shannon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shannon, GA affordable or expensive?

Shannon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Shannon roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $136,800 and median rent is $1,048/month.

What is the crime rate in Shannon, GA?

Shannon's violent crime rate is 486.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1882.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Shannon?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Shannon, GA a good place to live?

Shannon, GA has a population of 1,673, a median household income of $61,938, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Shannon?

Shannon averages 52.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Shannon?

The population of Shannon, Georgia is 1,673 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shannon?

Key numbers for living in Shannon: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $136,800, median household income $61,938, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shannon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.