Shawneetown, IL

Shawneetown, Illinois

Shawneetown, Illinois, in Gallatin county, is 38 miles SW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 130 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 1,410.

The People and Families of Shawneetown

In Shawneetown, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Shawneetown, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shawneetown had a median family income of $33,500. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Shawneetown.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Shawneetown favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Shawneetown Housing

Shawneetown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Illinois. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Shawneetown the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Shawneetown, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Shawneetown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Shawneetown, IL

Comparing Shawneetown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Shawneetown Almanac

Shawneetown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Shawneetown Public Libraries

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Shawneetown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Shawneetown residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shawneetown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Shawneetown Colleges

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