Shannon County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
7,137 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$151,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$415 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$345 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 32
Feb 3 2 36
Mar 4 2 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 5 0 46
Dec 4 1 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 33, MO State House District 144, MO
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Schools

Eminence Elem
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Eminence High
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Winona Elem
11 miles, S • 2.8 star
Winona High
11 miles, S • 3.7 star

Colleges

Texas County Technical College
33 miles, NW • 1 star
South Central Career Center
38 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Missouri State University-West Plains
39 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
58 miles, SE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Texas County Memorial Hospital
33 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Salem Memorial District Hospital
36 miles, N • 3.2 star
Ozarks Medical Center
39 miles, SW • 2.3 star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
100 miles, E • 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
110 miles, NW • 1.4 star
St Louis Lambert International Airport
124 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Columbia Regional Airport
124 miles, N • 1 star