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Shannon County, MO
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Shannon County, Missouri.
Population
7,177
Land area
1,004sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Shannon County
Shannon County at a glance
- Shannon County is 92% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,222, 22% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,500 (32% below Missouri) and median rent is $574 a month.
- Its largest cities are Winona (854), Birch Tree (402) and Eminence (388).
Local data for Shannon County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shannon County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,222
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$157,500
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$574/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,091), Irish Americans (863), French Americans (292).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,524
1,600 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,728
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54M
FY 2026, $7,679 per person
PPP loans
$12.6M
776 loans, 1,859 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$24.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Shannon County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shannon County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
543
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 21°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shannon County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Shannon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Shannon County, MO?
- Winona is the largest city or town in Shannon County, with about 854 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Shannon County?
- Shannon County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63629, 65438, 65466, 65479, 65571.
- What is the population of Shannon County, MO?
- About 7,177 people live in Shannon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Shannon County?
- Shannon County borders Howell County, Texas County, Dent County, Oregon County, Reynolds County, Carter County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023