Shannon City, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 71 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.4%
Males: 46  (65.2%)
Females: 25  (34.8%)
Median resident age:

34.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50861

Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,345 (it was $19,583 in 2000)
Shannon City:

$77,345
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,163 (it was $10,554 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $54,651 (it was $15,600 in 2000)
Shannon City:

$54,651
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $66,334; detached houses: $51,884; mobile homes: $129,733

Median gross rent in 2022: $828.

March 2022 cost of living index in Shannon City: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.2%

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  • Races in Shannon City, IA (2022)
    • 6674.2%White alone
    • 2224.7%Hispanic



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Shannon City, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shannon City is 27 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (29.7%), American (4.1%), Scottish (2.7%), German (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/26/1892

Elevation: 1149 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 477 people per square mile   (low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Shannon City city:

1.3% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (58.3 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (94.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (347.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Arispe, IA (2.0 miles),
Tingley, IA (2.2 miles),
Diagonal, IA (2.7 miles ),
Ellston, IA (3.0 miles),
Afton, IA (3.1 miles ),
Kent, IA (3.3 miles),
Sun Valley Lake, IA (3.3 miles),
Creston, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.90 N, Longitude: 94.26 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Shannon City, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Shannon City, IA in 2022

Shannon City satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Shannon City, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Shannon City-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/8/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.5 miles away from the Shannon City city center injured one person and caused $2 million in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 tornado 14.3 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shannon City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 285% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 341.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 395.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 379.3 miles away from Shannon City center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 308.9 miles away from Shannon City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 379.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 69.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Union County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Shannon City:

  • AFTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; AFTON, IA)
  • NURSES ON CALL (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • CREST HAVEN CARE CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • BURLINGTON HOUSE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • SUNCREST GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • CLEARVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)

Amtrak station near Shannon City:

  • 13 miles: CRESTON (PINE & ADAMS STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shannon City:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 50 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Drake University (about 59 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 66 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 84 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Iowa State University (about 85 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 85 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 89 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)

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Union County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Shannon City:

Marital status in Shannon City, IA
  • Never married: 31.0%
  • Now married: 52.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.3%
  • Divorced: 15.7%

For population 25 years and over in Shannon City:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shannon City, IA (based on Union County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,93217
Catholic1,1572
Evangelical Protestant1,01512
Other1593
None7,271-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Union County:

8.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Union County:

9.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Union County:

8.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.4%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Shannon City:

45.5%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Shannon City:

30.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.8%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Shannon City:

18.5%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Shannon City:

6.7
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Shannon City:

46.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Shannon City:

53.5%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.9%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Shannon City, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$35
Totals for Government 0$0 6$35

Shannon City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $6,000 ($84.51)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($28.17)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($14.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($14.08)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($14.08)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($14.08)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($14.08)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($14.08)

Shannon City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($84.51)
  • Tax - Property: $7,000 ($98.59)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($98.59)

Shannon City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $54,000 ($760.56)

Strongest AM radio stations in Shannon City:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSIB (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LTD.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shannon City:

  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 197ft / 59.9mTotal length
  • 1,780Total average daily traffic
  • 161Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,780Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
New bridges in Shannon City, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Shannon City, IA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shannon City, IA
  • 52.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.5%Electricity
  • 4.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shannon City, IA
  • 80.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Shannon City compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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