Shannon City is a small town of 89 in Iowa, with a median household income of $78,438
and a 11.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Shannon City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Shannon City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shannon City 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: 85.7
Shannon City's overall cost of living index is 85.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Shannon City costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Shannon City, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$51,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Shannon City's violent crime rate is 212.4 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
212.4 /100k
Property Crime
874.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Shannon City, IA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shannon City sees average highs of 30.5°F in January
and 84.7°F in July,
with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.5 inches of snow per year.
Shannon City's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Shannon City roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $51,000 and median rent is $850/month.
Shannon City's violent crime rate is 212.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 874.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Shannon City, IA has a population of 89, a median household income of $78,438, and an unemployment rate of 11.1%.
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.
Shannon City averages 30.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches
with about 26.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Shannon City, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50861.
The population of Shannon City, Iowa is 89 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shannon City: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $51,000, median household income $78,438, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shannon City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
