Shawnee, KS

Shawnee, Kansas

Introduction to Shawnee, Kansas

Shawnee, Kansas, in Johnson county, is located 4 miles NW of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and is 8 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Kansas City metropolitan area, and has approximately 47,996 residents.

Shawnee History

Shawnee is in Johnston County and was founded in 1855. The county was named in honor of Rev. Thomas Johnson and is among the first counties to be established in the Kansas Territory in 1855. In 2008, Shawnee became the 39th best place to live in USA, according to the Money Magazine.

Shawnee and nearby Attractions

• Tomahawk Shopping Center
• Starwood Park
• Johnson County Museum of History
• Power Play Family Entertainment Center

Things To Do In Shawnee

The Wonderscope Children's Museum and Johnson County Museum of History are great places to visit while staying in the city. Tourists can shop at the Tomahawk Shopping Center and at the Shawnee Village Shopping Center. The local parks include the Starwood Park, Blue Jacket Park, and Shawnee Mission Park. The Power Play Family Entertainment Center is also worth taking a look around. Every year, festivals like the Old Shawnee Days and Oktoberfest are hosted by the city.

Shawnee Transportation

International flights can be availed from Kansas City International Airport.

Shawnee Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by University of Kansas Medical Center, Johnson County Community College, and Kansas City Kansas Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Shawnee, KS

Comparing Shawnee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Shawnee Almanac

Shawnee Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Shawnee Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shawnee, 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

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Shawnee High Schools (2004)

MILL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
5900 MONTICELLO ROAD
913-422-4351
Serves 761 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Shawnee Colleges

Click school name for a detailed profile.

Central Baptist Theological Seminary

(List of All Kansas Colleges)

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